Arsenal Crush Ipswich Town 4-0 in Dominant Display at Portman Road
Written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited | April 20, 2025
The Gunners dominated from start to finish, with Leandro Trossard leading the charge as he netted twice, while Gabriel Martinelli and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri also got on the scoresheet.
First Half: Arsenal Take Early Control
Arsenal wasted no time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring in the 14th minute through Leandro Trossard, who slotted home a low drive after a slick passing move involving Martin Ødegaard and Ben White.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Gabriel Martinelli finished clinically from inside the box after cutting in from the left. Ipswich struggled to cope with Arsenal’s pace and precision, and things went from bad to worse when defender Leif Davis mistakenly turned the ball into his own net in the 32nd minute while attempting to clear a dangerous cross — making it 3-0 to the visitors before the break.
Second Half: Gunners in Cruise Control
Mikel Arteta’s side continued their dominance after the interval, controlling possession and nullifying any attacking threat from Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich side. Leandro Trossard added his second and Arsenal’s fourth in the 69th minute, coolly converting after a flowing team move.
Late in the game, 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri came off the bench and marked his appearance with a fine individual goal in the 88th minute, putting the final stamp on an emphatic Arsenal win.
Full-Time: Ipswich Town 0 – 4 Arsenal
- Goals:
- Arsenal: Trossard (14’, 69’), Martinelli (28’), Nwaneri (88’)
- Own Goal: Davis (32’, Ipswich)
- Half-Time Score: 0-2
- Stadium: Portman Road, Ipswich
- Attendance: 29,350 (estimated)
Arsenal March On in Title Race
This commanding win keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race, as they continue to chase league leaders Manchester City. With only a handful of games remaining, every point counts, and Arteta will be pleased with his team’s clinical edge and defensive solidity.
Ipswich, meanwhile, remain in a precarious position near the relegation zone. Despite a spirited campaign, they were thoroughly outclassed by Arsenal’s quality and depth.
Match Stats (Premier League – April 20, 2025):
- Possession: Ipswich 34% – 66% Arsenal
- Shots on Target: Ipswich 2 – 9 Arsenal
- Pass Accuracy: Ipswich 78% – 91% Arsenal
- Corners: Ipswich 2 – 6 Arsenal
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