Saka struggles, Trossard shines: Former PL contenders Arsenal beat up Ipswich to delay Liverpool's party

Bukayo Saka was outshine by his Arsenal teammates against Ipswich Town.

Saka struggles, Trossard shines: Former PL contenders Arsenal beat up Ipswich to delay Liverpool's party

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:03 - 20.04.2025

Star boy Bukayo Saka had a quiet afternoon as Leandro Trossard-inspired Arsenal destroyed Ipswich Town on Easter day to delay Liverpool’s title celebrations.

Leandro Trossard inspired Arsenal to a commanding victory over Ipswich Town on Easter Sunday, delaying Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations and pushing the hosts to the brink of relegation. 

Despite Bukayo Saka’s uncharacteristically quiet performance, the Gunners feasted on a hapless Ipswich side, exposing their defensive frailties in a ruthless display.

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Arsenal’s dominance was evident early on. Saka, though not at his sharpest, provided a pinpoint cross that Martin Odegaard nudged into Leandro Trossard’s path. 

The Belgian, falling, managed to divert the ball past Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer to open the scoring. The Gunners doubled their lead when Mikel Merino’s clever flick from another Saka cross found Gabriel Martinelli, who converted with ease.

Leandro Trossard opened the flood gates for Arsenal.
Leandro Trossard opened the flood gates for Arsenal.

Ipswich’s day went from bad to worse when Leif Davis was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Saka, his studs raking down the winger’s Achilles.

Saka, in visible pain, required medical attention, and Ipswich were left with 10 men to battle a two-goal deficit. The hosts struggled to gain any foothold, and with Saka squandering a couple of clear chances, the scoreline could have been even more punishing.

Bukayo Saka was taken off for Nwaneri.
Bukayo Saka was taken off for Nwaneri.

Trossard, however, was relentless. Unmarked by a disorganised Ipswich defence, he latched onto a loose ball and slotted home Arsenal’s third with ease. 

Late in the game, substitute Ethan Nwaneri sealed the rout, his driven shot taking a wicked deflection to wrong-foot Palmer and nestle into the near corner.

Arsenal delay Liverpool's party.

The emphatic win ensures Liverpool cannot clinch the Premier League title today, while Ipswich’s fate hangs by a thread. 

A draw between West Ham and Brighton next weekend will confirm their relegation, leaving Kieran McKenna’s side with little to play for. 

Nwaneri sealed the deal!

For Arsenal, this was a statement of intent, driven by Trossard’s brilliance, even as their star winger Saka endured an off day.

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