Chelsea have agreed to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town on a six-year contract after activating his £30m release clause, with the transfer pending medical checks, making him the latest addition to their squad.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in Rúben Amorim's first match as manager. Marcus Rashford scored early for United, but Ipswich equalized through a deflected Omari Hutchinson strike. Despite chances for both sides, neither could secure a win. The result leaves United in 12th place in the Premier League, highlighting the challenges Amorim faces in revitalizing the team.
In Ruben Amorim's debut as Manchester United's head coach, the team drew 1-1 against Ipswich Town. Marcus Rashford scored early from a cross by Amad, but Ipswich equalized through Omari Hutchinson. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made crucial saves to keep United in the game. Amorim's new tactical setup showed promise but highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in midfield control and defensive coordination. Ipswich, under Kieran McKenna, displayed strong cohesion and created several chances, challenging United throughout the match.
Ruben Amorim's tenure as Manchester United manager began with a rapid start as Marcus Rashford scored just 81 seconds into the Premier League match against Ipswich Town, marking the fastest goal for United this season. Amorim's decision to use a three-at-the-back formation paid off quickly, with Amad Diallo assisting Rashford's goal. This quick start is reminiscent of Rashford's history of scoring early under new managers, as he did during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's debut in 2018.
Ruben Amorim's tenure as Manchester United manager began with a rapid goal from Marcus Rashford just 81 seconds into their Premier League match against Ipswich Town. Despite the early lead, United were held to a draw after Ipswich equalized before halftime. Amorim employed a three-at-the-back system, with Amad Diallo assisting Rashford's goal, marking the fastest goal of Rashford's career and United's season.
Ipswich Town faces Manchester United in a Premier League match at Portman Road, with both teams eager to secure a win. Manchester United fans are hopeful about new manager Ruben Amorim's potential to bring success, while Ipswich, led by Kieran McKenna, aims to build on their recent victory against Spurs. The match is seen as a test for Amorim's ability to change United's fortunes.
Ed Sheeran, a minor shareholder and lifelong fan of Ipswich Town, helped the club sign a player by joining a Zoom call with him just before performing with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium. The player, believed to be Sammie Szmodics, was a top scorer in the Championship and has been performing well for Ipswich in the Premier League. Sheeran's involvement highlights his deep connection with the club, where he is also a shirt sponsor and regular match attendee.
Ipswich Town achieved their first Premier League win of the season by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1, thanks to first-half goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap. Despite Tottenham's efforts in the second half, including a goal from Rodrigo Bentancur, Ipswich's defense held strong, moving them out of the relegation zone. This victory marks Ipswich's first Premier League win in 22 years, while Tottenham remains in 10th place.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town in the Premier League, with Rodrigo Bentancur scoring Spurs' only goal. Despite returning from a challenging match in Istanbul, Spurs struggled defensively, with Radu Dragusin and other attackers underperforming. Ipswich capitalized on defensive errors to secure their first league win of the season. Ange Postecoglou's side showed some fight but couldn't find an equalizer.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a disappointing 1-2 home defeat to newly promoted Ipswich Town, who secured their first Premier League win of the season. Spurs fell behind 0-2 in the first half with goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap, and despite a late goal from Rodrigo Bentancur, they couldn't recover. Criticism was directed at manager Ange Postecoglou for delayed substitutions and the team's overall lackluster performance, missing a chance to move into fifth place.
Chelsea have notified Ipswich Town of their interest in appointing Kieran McKenna as their next head coach and are confident of a swift resolution. McKenna is reportedly at the top of Chelsea's shortlist, and the club has been in contact with his representatives for several weeks. If McKenna declines, Enzo Maresca of Leicester City and Sebastian Hoeneß of VfB Stuttgart are also considered, though they seem less likely to leave their current positions.