How to watch today's Arsenal vs Ipswich Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Arsenal will head into their Friday night clash against Ipswich as heavy favorites to secure a third consecutive Premier League victory, even in the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka.

The Gunners have rebounded strongly after a pair of frustrating Premier League draws against Fulham and Everton. A revitalized Gabriel Jesus has been at the forefront of their resurgence, netting a hat-trick in a dramatic 3-2 Carabao Cup quarter-final comeback against Crystal Palace and following it up with a brace in last weekend's commanding 5-1 league triumph at Selhurst Park.

However, the celebrations have been dampened by the loss of Saka, who suffered a hamstring tear during the second meeting with Palace. The injury could keep the England international sidelined until March, dealing a significant blow to Arsenal's campaign.

Despite this setback, Mikel Arteta's side must quickly refocus as they prepare to host Ipswich during the festive schedule. Playing a day later than their title rivals, who are all in action on Boxing Day, Arsenal could find themselves as much as nine points behind league leaders Liverpool before their match kicks off.

Promoted Ipswich have found life challenging in their first top-flight season in over two decades. Manager Kieran McKenna has overseen just two wins in their opening 17 matches, leaving the Tractor Boys sitting 19th in the table. However, they remain only two points away from safety heading into the Boxing Day fixtures.

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How to watch Arsenal vs Ipswich online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be available to stream live online on Amazon Prime Video.

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Arsenal vs Ipswich kick-off time

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Emirates Stadium

The Premier League match between Arsenal and Ipswich will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.

It will kick off at 8:15 pm GMT on Friday, December 27, 2024, for fans in the UK.

Team news & squads

Arsenal vs Ipswich lineups

Arsenal

4-3-3

Formation

5-4-1

IPS

22

D. Raya

2

W. Saliba

49

M. Lewis-Skelly

12

J. Timber

6

Gabriel

41

D. Rice

8

C

M. Oedegaard

29

K. Havertz

11

G. Martinelli

19

L. Trossard

9

G. Jesus

1

A. Muric

24

J. Greaves

3

L. Davis

6

L. Woolfenden

18

B. Johnson

26

C

D. O'Shea

8

K. Phillips

12

J. Cajuste

23

S. Szmodics

20

O. Hutchinson

19

L. Delap

5-4-1

IPS

ARS

-Line up

• 22

  D. Raya

• 2

  W. Saliba

• 49

  M. Lewis-Skelly

• 12

  J. Timber

• 6

  Gabriel

• 41

  D. Rice

  87’

• 8

  M. Oedegaard (C)

• 29

  K. Havertz

  23’

  54’

• 11

  G. Martinelli

• 19

  L. Trossard

  23’

• 9

  G. Jesus

  72’

Substitutes

• 33

  R. Calafiori

• 3

  K. Tierney

• 23

  M. Merino

  72’

• 53

  E. Nwaneri

• 32

  Neto

• 20

  Jorginho

• 17

  O. Zinchenko

• 15

  J. Kiwior

• 5

  T. Partey

  87’

Manager

• Mikel Arteta

IPS

-Line up

• 1

  A. Muric

• 24

  J. Greaves

• 3

  L. Davis

  65’

• 6

  L. Woolfenden

  90’ + 1’

• 18

  B. Johnson

  80’

• 26

  D. O'Shea (C)

• 8

  K. Phillips

• 12

  J. Cajuste

  80’

• 23

  S. Szmodics

  71’

• 20

  O. Hutchinson

• 19

  L. Delap

  80’

Substitutes

• 33

  N. Broadhead

  80’

• 7

  W. Burns

• 47

  J. Clarke

  71’

• 2

  H. Clarke

  90’ + 1’

• 10

  C. Chaplin

• 16

  A. Al Hamadi

  80’

• 28

  C. Walton

• 22

  C. Townsend

• 14

  J. Taylor

  80’

Manager

• Kieran McKenna

Arsenal team news

In addition to Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling (knee) is another recent casualty for the Gunners, with both players expected to be unavailable for several weeks. Long-term absentees Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu (both knee injuries) remain on the sidelines.

On a brighter note, Oleksandr Zinchenko is in contention to return to the squad this week, while Riccardo Calafiori is fit again and could replace Myles Lewis-Skelly in the starting XI.

Saka's absence is a significant hurdle for Arsenal, given his pivotal role in their progress over the past few seasons. However, Arteta will look to his squad depth to fill the void and avoid a dip in form akin to Manchester City's struggles without Rodri earlier in the season.

Gabriel Martinelli, who shifted to the right wing after Saka's injury against Palace, impressed in the role by scoring Arsenal's fourth goal. He could now be given the opportunity to make that position his own.

Ipswich team news

Ipswich will welcome back their leading scorer Liam Delap, who is available again after serving a one-match suspension. However, they will be without captain Sam Morsy, who is banned for this encounter after picking up a yellow card during the 4-0 defeat to Newcastle.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ARS

Last 5 matches

IPS

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• Arsenal

  3

  -

  0

  Ipswich

• Ipswich

  1

  -

  0

  Arsenal

• Arsenal

  2

  -

  0

  Ipswich

• Ipswich

  0

  -

  2

  Arsenal

• Arsenal

  1

  -

  0

  Ipswich

8

Goals scored

1

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

0/5

Standings

Useful links

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• Ipswich team page
• Arsenal team page
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