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Author: Naandiyak Solomon

  • Leon Ayinde scores Ipswich Town’s first senior goal while on loan

    Leon Ayinde scores Ipswich Town’s first senior goal while on loan

    Ross Halls examines the performance of the Ipswich Town players for their loan clubs throughout the middle of the week.

    The Irishman featured and scored his first senior goal for Rochdale when they overcame Stoke City at home in the National League Cup.

    Ayinde opened the score for Jimmy McNulty’s side, with a close range finish, before the Dale went on to win the game 2-0, despite being reduced to ten men for almost 30 minutes left. They return to league action when they host Yeovil Town this weekend.

    The forward played for Derby County, who lost to Sunderland 1-0 at home in the Championship.

    Harness was booked after playing the entire ninety minutes for Paul Warne’s team, who lost for the sixth time in a row and are now only one point above the relegation zone. When the Rams play Cardiff City on the road on Saturday, they’ll be hoping to recover.

    The teenage midfielder did not play for Sutton United in their National League Cup draw with West Brom U21s, which ended in a 2-2 draw. After winning 3-1 on penalties, Steve Morison’s team earned an additional point and moved up to third place in Group D of the competition.

    This weekend marks the U’s return to league play when they take on Eastleigh, who are coached by former Town goalie Kelvin Davis.

    The adolescent midfielder was not involved in Sutton United’s 2-2 tie with West Brom U21s in the National League Cup. Steve Morison’s team gained another point and advanced to third place in Group D of the competition after defeating 3-1 on penalties. The U return to league action this weekend when they play Eastleigh, who are coached by Kelvin Davis, a former Town goalie.

  • Ipswich Town vs. Man City final score: Premier League outcome, statistics, with Foden leading Guardiola’s team in a demolition job

    As Manchester City crushed relegation-threatened Ipswich Town 6-0, Phil Foden scored his fifth goal in his last three Premier League games

    The home team got off to a strong start as Liam Delap, a former City player, forced Josko Gvardiol into a crucial block and Omari Hutchinson missed a deft Leif Davis set piece.

    However, the champions’ attacking ability was signaled by a brilliant Christian Walton save to stop Erling Haaland on the end of Mateo Kovacic’s through ball, which would later highlight a wide disparity in skill.

    Despite winning PFA and FWA Player of the Year in 2024, England star Phil Foden had a terrible second half of the year.

    He converted Kevin De Bruyne’s deflected cross in the 27th minute with a deft touch and snap shot, making it appear as though a new year is upon him.

    After the half, Pep Guardiola’s team decided not to rest on their laurels because of their vulnerability in both defense and transition this season, even though Ruben Dias’ surprise comeback gave the City backline a little more steel. Ipswich was repeatedly shredded along their right flank, and Jeremy Doku made it 4-0 shortly after wing-back Ben Johnson forced Ederson to make a save. Ipswich midfielder Jack Clarke’s terrible pass across his own half allowed the Belgium winger to tee up Haaland the week he confirmed a massive nine-and-a-half-year contract extension at City, and Doku was the giver again.

    James McAtee, a well-liked playmaker and Delap’s former academy teammate, has a far less secure future as his club looks to stay highly active in the January transfer window. However, Kovacic’s brilliant chipped pass set up the 22-year-old, who came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal for his hometown team with a well-judged header.

     

  • The Washington Commanders progress to their first NFC Championship since 1991 after shocking the Detroit Lions.

    The Washington Commanders progress to their first NFC Championship since 1991 after shocking the Detroit Lions.

    The freezing-cold As the sixth-seeded Commanders punished an error-plagued Lions effort, Daniels tossed two touchdowns and finished with 299 passing yards and no interceptions, leaving Detroit’s Ford Field in shellshocked stillness.

    One of the most formidable teams throughout the regular season, the Lions’ explosive offense helped them reach a 15-2 record, leading many to think they were primed to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl.

    However, a series of mistakes, including five turnovers, caused Washington to gain insurmountable momentum in an intense slugfest, and their hopes of winning the championship were dashed in spectacular way.

    These scores came during a frenzied second-quarter rush in which the two teams combined for an incredible six touchdowns.

    With tight end Sam LaPorta catching an incredible one-handed touchdown throw and Jameson Williams sprinting 61 yards into the goal zone following a deft Detroit trick play, the Lions themselves generated two thrilling moments.

    When running back Williams threw an interception on a risky Detroit trick play, Washington was able to reclaim possession and score their sixth touchdown of the game, making the score 45-28.

    This effectively ended the game. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Goff ended a miserable performance by making his third interception to end the game. With a 12-5 record at the end of the season, the Commanders will now travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles or Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game next week, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.

  • In the Premier League, Manchester City defeats Ipswich Town 6-0.

    In the Premier League, Manchester City defeats Ipswich Town 6-0.

    On Sunday, Manchester City defeated Ipswich Town 6-0 in a match played in week 22 of the English Premier League.

    Phil Foden, an English winger for Citizens, was the star of the match at Portman Road in Ipswich, scoring two goals in the 27th and 42nd minutes and dishing out one assist.

    In addition to two assists from Sky Blues captain Kevin De Bruyne, goals came from Erling Haaland in the 57th minute, Mateo Kovacic in the 30th, Jeremy Doku in the 49th, and James McAtee in the sixth.

    Doku and Kovacic each contributed an assist. With 38 points, Manchester City jumped into the top four of the Premier League, followed by Newcastle United in fifth place and Ipswich in 18th place with 16 points.

  • The Lions are expected to make a historic trade for a former All-Pro valued at $80 million.

    The Lions are expected to make a historic trade for a former All-Pro valued at $80 million.

    Dan Campbell’s team has won two straight NFC North titles, advanced to the 2023 NFC Championship Game, and finished as the No. 1 seed in the 2024 NFC, making the Detroit Lions one of the most formidable football teams in the past two seasons.

    Detroit is still on the rise and will have another offseason to strengthen a roster that doesn’t have many urgent needs, despite their devastating divisional-round loss to the Washington Commanders.

    The Lions still have some obvious vulnerabilities, particularly at wide receiver, despite general manager Brad Holmes’ outstanding work turning the team into an NFC powerhouse.

    Detroit lacks elite receiver potential and output outside from Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

    Daniel Alameda of The Wright Way Network believes Detroit will make a blockbuster trade for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and the Lions should try to add another playmaker this offseason.

    Los Angeles has relied on Kupp as a playmaker ever since he joined the league in 2017. In addition to recording two 1,000-yard seasons, the 31-year-old has amassed over 700 receiving yards in six consecutive seasons.

    The best season for the 2017 third-round pick was in 2021, when he had one of the best wide receiver seasons ever.With 145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns, Kupp won the triple crown and was named MVP of Super Bowl LVI.

    Although Kupp has clearly suffered from injuries in recent years and isn’t the same player he was in 2021, he has nevertheless been a dependable safety net for Matthew Stafford and is a smart route runner who seldom drops passes. It’s unclear if Kupp will stay with the Rams.

    The veteran said he intends to play football next season but isn’t sure if he’ll be in Los Angeles following the team’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.

    During the Rams’ season-ending open locker room session, Kupp remarked, “I think I have a lot of good football left in me.” “Next year, I’ll be playing football. I am aware of that. “Who knows what’s going to happen,” Kupp continued. “I have no control over that.

    And we’ll see what it turns out to be. What that will look like, or anything like that, is beyond my clarity. I would certainly love to be in Los Angeles, but I’m not sure what that would entail.

    The Lions should definitely try to sign the 2021 All-Pro if Kupp is put on the trade market.

    Kupp would be an excellent wide receiver three, and the Lions have the means to make a trade with Los Angeles, even though the former Eastern Washington star’s finest days are over.

    According to Over the Cap, Detroit is expected to have $57 million in cap space this offseason. With two years remaining on a $80 million contract extension he signed in 2022, Kupp shouldn’t scare Brad Holmes away because Detroit wants to contend for a Super Bowl right now and has plenty of salary space.

    The Lions also ought to have enough draft capital to negotiate a deal with the Rams in order to acquire Cooper Kupp and bring him to the Motor City.

  • Fabrizio Romano and Julio Enciso of Brighton sign a loan deal with Ipswich Town.

    Fabrizio Romano and Julio Enciso of Brighton sign a loan deal with Ipswich Town.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso will sign a loan deal with Ipswich Town through June. The two clubs have reached an arrangement wherein Ipswich will pay the player’s salary for the term of the loan.

    Enciso is scheduled to go to Ipswich tonight and have a medical examination tomorrow, January 22.Julio Enciso has made 16 appearances for Brighton this season, contributing one goal and one assist. View comprehensive statistics here.

  • Pep Guardiola claims that he could not have forgiven himself if he had left Manchester City when they were struggling.

    Pep Guardiola claims that he could not have forgiven himself if he had left Manchester City when they were struggling.

    Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, claims he felt obliged to stay and help the team return to its rightful place:

    “I would not forgive myself if I now said I am going to leave.

    ” I couldn’t forgive myself. Watch Sunday’s Ipswich vs. Man City match live on Sky Sports, with kikoff at 4:30 p.m.

    Pep Guardiola claims that if he had left Manchester City during their most trying time since he took over, he would not have been able to forgive himself.

    The defending champions are currently in ninth place in the standings going into Sunday’s Super Sunday trip to Ipswich, which will be shown live on Sky Sports.

  • Liverpool’s statement performance: Brentford’s victory has implications for the Premier League title chase ahead of their matchup with Ipswich Town

    Liverpool’s statement performance: Brentford’s victory has implications for the Premier League title chase ahead of their matchup with Ipswich Town

    According to Reds expert David Lynch, Liverpool’s victory over Brentford last Saturday could be a turning point in the title race, and a similar showing against Ipswich Town on January 25 would be sufficient to guarantee victory.

    Darwin Nunez scored twice in second-half stoppage time to give his team all three points, but Arne Slot had to wait until the 91st minute for his team to take the lead against Brentford.

    With Arsenal drawing with Aston Villa later the same day, the Reds moved six points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League and boast the advantage of having a game in hand. Lynch was adamant that while the title is by no means won, Liverpool are getting to the point where finishing first looks almost inevitable, comparing the team’s win on Saturday with their comeback victory against Aston Villa in 2019, telling Sports Mole:

    “It was hugely significant that they found a way to get over the line in this one because the comparison to the Villa game in 2019 is really apt. “That [Villa] game meant Liverpool were five points clear  Man City going into the side’s meeting at Anfield

    Liverpool score two goals late on [against Brentford], Arsenal fans are gutted, that atmosphere transmits into the stadium. As soon as Villa pull back a goal, doubts creep in. Villa get points and the gap is back to six points with Liverpool having a game in hand.You have to disregard the underlying numbers and statistics and [recognise] the mental impact those moments can have – that that will be hugely significant. It felt like one of those weekends you’ll look back at and say, ‘that’s where Liverpool won the title.’”

  • Tottenham Face Chelsea Challenge for €25M-Rated Ipswich Town Ace After Randal Kolo Muani Miss

    Tottenham Face Chelsea Challenge for €25M-Rated Ipswich Town Ace After Randal Kolo Muani Miss

    Randal Kolo Muani, a French striker, chose to join Juventus rather than move to the Premier League this January, ending Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of him. During his first two seasons at PSG, the 26-year-old has struggled to make a big impression, which has fueled whispers of a possible transfer this month.

    This season, Kolo Muani has only played 453 minutes in all competitions and has not been able to establish himself as a consistent starter.

    His absence from PSG’s final three 2024 games has only made people wonder if he will stay with the team.

    Tottenham is “gutted” to have lost out on Kolo Muani, according to Graeme Bailey, head correspondent for TBR Football. The Premier League team is still keen to bolster their assault before the January transfer window ends, though.

    Pictures According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham is considering a move for Ipswich striker Liam Delap this month, however Chelsea might present a challenge. According to Transfermarkt, the 21-year-old is worth €25 million, but because these two parties are interested, the price will go up.

     

  • Three things we discovered: Manchester City 0–6 Ipswich Town

    Three things we discovered: Manchester City 0–6 Ipswich Town

    symbol 02:00 02:00 The 24 year old grabbed two first half goals, with an assist for Mateo Kovacic in between, to give City a comfortable edge at the midway mark of the match against the Tractor Boys.

    Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and James McAtee completed the rout in the second half to give City a well deserved three points and subject Ipswich to a humiliating loss. Here are three things we learned when City ran riot against Ipswich:

    Even by today’s standards, they got off to a bad start. More dropped points from City were likely, and Ipswich was, in my judgment, the superior team. But after a fantastic build-up down the left side, Foden’s goal—finished off like the Foden from the previous season—set City on their way, and they didn’t turn back. Ederson was really effective at the back, pinging the ball around and making a few solid saves.

    Although Josko Gvardiol and Matheus Nunes are technically playing out of position at full back, they both appeared at ease and adapted. It was wonderful to see Ruben Dias again, and it’s no accident that Manuel Akanji was there.

    Erling Haaland has found his shooting boots again, Phil Foden and Kevin de Bruyne are returning to their best up front, and Jeremy Doku is making a strong case to start games on the left side despite competition from Jack Grealish, Savinho, soon-to-be Oscar Bobb, and Omar Marmoush.

    They have demonstrated that City can still compete at the highest level when they are confident and have more players in good form.

    Even though it was just Ipswich, the performance was unquestionably better than anything we’ve seen this season and is very reassuring to see ahead of the upcoming challenging stretch. With three players coming in—Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Douglas Luiz, an alternative midfielder, and possibly two more—City is well-positioned to secure a top four finish and rebuild in the summer in order to compete for the league title the following year.

    City can only realistically operate with four players in attack, and choosing that quartet will be a difficult job for Pep Guardiola.

    Haaland is nailed on, as are De Bruyne and Foden when they’re fully fit. But that leaves one more space to be battled out by as many as six players. If Doku carries on the way he has in City’s last two games against Ipswich and Salford City, he’ll keep his place, but Savinho is also in a rich vein of form too.