Ipswich Town vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Portman Road
Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
It was a half of two tales at Portman Road, as Leicester was by far the brighter team in the first 15-20 minutes. After that, the home side turned the tide, and looked much more confident on the ball. The best chance of the half would likely be Buonanotte's attempt 15 minutes in, which forced a save from Muric. Ipswich have had double the shots than their opponents in the opening half (10-5), but just one shot on target. Nevertheless, the xG is in The Tractor Boys' favour (0.83-0.34).
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Hutchinson's cross is delfected wide of the mark, missing the blue shirts in the box. Ipswich still pressing for a goal.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Fatawu overhits his cross to Mavididi, with the Frenchman unable to keep the ball in play. Ipswich are awarded a goal kick as a result.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Johnson catches the ball nicely with his attempted shot, but Hermansen is behind it all the way and is able to easily pluck it out.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
With a few minutes to go before the break, Ipswich are still well on top. They look the more likely team to score as Leicester continue to soak up pressure.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Chaplin cuts in off the right once more, and has a hit from distance, giving Hermansen plenty of reason to worry. Fortunately for the Leicester keeper, the shot sails just wide of the mark.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Fatawu initially gets past Davis to the byline, but the Ipswich full-back does very well to recover and get his body in the way of the cross. The deflection takes all the heat off the ball, with Muric able to come out and gather.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Chaplin has a chance from about 25 yards out, but drags his shot wide. Ipswich have really gotten into the game in the last 15 minutes or so, looking the much better side in that timeframe. It will be interesting to see whether Leicester can find that energy they had at the start of the match again as half-time nears.
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