Live Stream: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool

Ipswich Town host Liverpool at Portman Road with both sides looking to improve defensively after an open start to the Premier League season. Gary O’Neil’s side have three points from their opening two matches, while Liverpool are still searching for their first league victory under Andoni Iraola following consecutive draws.

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Ipswich began with a 2-1 home win over Sunderland, secured by Jack Clarke’s late finish against his former club. O’Neil praised his players for continuing to pursue victory after Sunderland equalised, highlighting the fitness and work rate behind their late pressure.

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Their subsequent 5-2 defeat at Manchester United requires more context than the scoreline provides. Ipswich were in control during the first half and missed good opportunities to strengthen their position after Leif Davis put them ahead.

Marcelino Nunez’s slip during an Ipswich corner allowed United to break and equalise before half-time. The hosts then took the lead through a controversial Jacob Greaves own goal after the ball struck Harry Maguire’s hands in the build-up.

Those incidents changed the game before Ipswich’s defending deteriorated. United eventually produced 33 shots and nine big chances, but the visitors’ earlier control and missed opportunities deserve recognition when assessing their performance.

Liverpool have twice needed late equalisers to avoid defeat. Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle, before Victor Munoz rescued another point against Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

Forest led twice and repeatedly threatened through direct passes and quick attacks. Liverpool held 69% possession but allowed five big chances and 2.41 xGA, showing how little their control of the ball translated into defensive security.