Good night!published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
Chelsea are ahead of all expectations, it's fair to say.
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Good night!published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
'We are ahead of my expectations'published at 19:14 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "The celebration at the end was because I was very happy at the way to come back. Mentally we showed how strong we are. Overall we deserved to win the game.
"On the ball I think, even when we conceded the two goals, we were playing very good. The team was playing very good and then second half, up until he last five minutes we conceded nothing at all and created chances. We deserved to win the game."
On Cole Palmer stealing the headlines: "For me, the headline today is for all the team. Especially for the two wingers: Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho. They were fantastic on the ball but also off the ball they sacrificed. Today they were both fantastic."
On teams around them dropping points: "We go game by game and we came here to see how we improve. This is the most important thing."
Have the team made more progress than you maybe thought they would? "For sure, 100 per cent. We are ahead of my expectation, in terms of the way we play on the ball, off the ball and in terms of the results.
"We changed again tonight seven players and will make changes on Thursday and Sunday because they are good and all deserve to play."
Image source, Reuters'I can't imagine my manager saying we played well after conceding four'published at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky SportsThe manager keeps telling us he won't change.
I can't imagine any manager when I played for Liverpool, after conceding four goals, saying that we played well.
'I don't see why we should change our approach'published at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersTottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Their penalties were poor from our behalf. We didn't need to make those challenges and it was hard for us to claw it back.
"I think sometimes when you are in this position we are, you are desperate to do the right thing. You probably need a calmer approach. The guys are desperate to do the right thing and unfortunately it cost us."
On the approach throughout the game: "It was good enough to get us ahead in the game so I am not sure why we should change our approach. It was a game of big moments. If we score at 2-2 and go 3-2 ahead then the pressure is on them and they have to open up like we did when we conceded. But like I said, disappointing that we let them get the advantage in a way that was self-inflicted."
On Cristian Romero's injury: "He had a knock on his toe and today was his quad so it's quite different. With Romero going down, who we thought would play 90 comfortably, made it a bit more challenging. Hopefully Micky will be OK."
On improving in the coming weeks: "You have no alternative and have to keep going. There is no other path we can take and we just have to keep showing up. The bit that was disappointing was that we showed the kind of team we can be, because they are a top side and we had the better of them but then unfortunately we are dealing with major disruptions. We have to keep persevering.
"We have got to see what the health of the squad is. We are a bit thin and have some long term ones. Between now and January there are some big games."
'Players mentally strong'published at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "The first 10 or 15 minutes we conceded two easy goals but overall we were in control of the game.
"The reaction of the players was mentally strong both on and off the ball."
How does Marc Cucurella slip and having a problem with his boots?: "That's a question for him. I don't know.
"It can happen. Unfortunately, it happened twice to the same player, but it can happen."
On coming from behind: "We had some problems because of the goals we conceded. The other problems in the first half were due to the build-up. We didn't concede many chances in the second half."
On the high level of performance: "We used to change players game by game but today the players were all very good. Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho were great on and off the ball."
'Ange has to change Tottenham's style'published at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Paul Merson
Former Arsenal midfielder speaking on Sky SportsI don't mean to sound disrespectful but I'm watching the game, Spurs are 2-0 up against Chelsea and it's like they are playing against Kilmarnock or St Mirren and he's the Celtic manager and got the best players.
They haven't got the best players at Tottenham, so they have to change it. You can't go, you have a shot, we have a shot and we can destroy you like they have over the years.
You've got to be cute and say, 'we're 2-0 up here, let's counterattack.'
'Fans can be happy'published at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, EPAChelsea manager Enzo Maresca, speaking to Sky Sports: "For the fans and for us, I said in the week that we were working to make the fans happy, and today they can be happy."
On Marc Cucurella slipping twice and changing boots: "He said to me after the game that he was trying to bring emotion to the game.
"No, being serious, to come this stadium against this team and be 2-0 down, but continue then with the same plan on and off the ball and then second half we changed things tactically. I think overall we deserved to win.
"It's more a question for Marc. They are mature enough to decide what boots they need for the game. The most important thing is that we were 2-0 but we continued the same way to create chances."
On making changes at half time: "First of all we had a problem with Romeo Lavia. That meant Malo Gusto came on and we moved Moi [Caicedo] and changed the attacking midfielder.
"The changes were good."
On Lavia's problem: "He had a hamstring problem but now he is OK. We don't want to take risks in December. Sometimes it's better to make changes after 45 minutes rather than lose a player for five or six games."
On Cole Palmer: "I know Cole from a long time ago and I always trust him in every aspect. He is a fantastic guy. He is learning how to play games when he is marked man-to-man, [Yves] Bissouma was with him all the game.
"He is learning, improving and scoring goals. That makes him happy and makes us happy."
On maintaining a high level of performance: "The plan or the idea is to not let the players slow down. They can not drop because they know another player is waiting to come in."
On keeping pace with title rivals: "Arsenal, City and Liverpool probably don't slide - like Cucurella did. To be serious, we are not ready, we are far from these teams but we focus on day-by-day and trying to improve the team."
'I've been working on my shooting'published at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Going 2-0 down in the first half was not ideal but I knew we'd come back into the game when we got that first goal.
"Going in at halftime, the gaffer was telling us we were in the game. I have so much belief in the players so I knew we'd come out firing.
"They're very aggressive and we knew we'd catch them if we broke the lines and beat the press. The gaffer told us to stay wide and create the one-on-ones.
"I've been working on my shooting a bit more. The staff and the players have been telling me otherwise."
On Cucurella's boots: "They're going in the bin after this game. After the mistakes, I thought he played fantastic. We believe in Cucu.
"We've got back-to-back games every week, we need this rotation in the squad. There's one team and then another team. It gets rotated and it works. We've got so many talented players and we push each other. I'm thankful I'm here."
Postpublished at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
This was the 11th time that Tottenham lost a Premier League game after having been 2+ goals ahead – at least four more such defeats than any other side in the competition’s history. It was also the first time they did so at home in the league since September 2001 against Manchester United (3-5).
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'Maresca deserves credit for changes'published at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Jamie Redknapp
Former Tottenham midfielder on Sky SportsEnzo Maresca deserves credit for what he did. He wanted to put Caicedo in the middle and Gusto as a conventional right-back in there.
Caicedo started to run the game in the middle and Chelsea took control.
'Teams aim to stop Palmer but can't do it'published at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Paul Merson
Former Arsenal midfielder speaking on Sky SportsFirst of all coming from Manchester to London is a big move in itself. Cole Palmer has come into the team and he's been outstanding. When you first come into the team and you're from Man City, a young kid and nobody really knows about him and he didn't play loads, so you get a bit of a free hit.
The last six or seven months he's the big boy. The name of the game is stop Cole Palmer and then you might be able to stop Chelsea. You can't do it and that shows how good he is.
'More than matched a good side'published at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersTottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It is a sore one, a painful one.
"We started the game really well but as our season has been going, we lose [Cristian] Romero after 20 minutes and that disrupts us a bit and they score straight after.
"We had moments to get our third and at half-time we were in a decent position. The second half is a ding dong, especially at the start, they scored but we had a big chance with Son, we didn't take it and then they go 3-2 up.
"I thought both penalties were poor decisions by us, we have to show more discipline. In the end the critical moments got us.
"I think there were quality opportunities but I don't think there was an abundance of them. I can't remember the keepers making a load of top quality saves.
"We more than matched a good side in that department and when there is quality out there you are going to have moments.
"There were things we could have done better for sure."
On whether Moises Caicedo should have been sent off: "That's what is happening in the game now, referees are leaving it to other powers that be to make decisions.
"There were a couple that didn't go our way but there's nothing we can do about that. It's out of our control."
On picking up three further injuries: "Obviously Romero was really disappointing. He felt something in his quad after 20 minutes and couldn't continue.
"Brennan [Johnson] wasn't well and he tried to sort himself out at half time but he just wasn't up to going out there.
"Micky [van de Ven] was just a bit of tiredness. The plan today was always to try and give him 60 or 70 minutes."
Is Chelsea's title challenge real?published at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky SportsIt is real because it is.
But I look at the goalkeeper and the centre-backs and I am not sure. You look at City winning it with Ederson and Dias and then Liverpool with van Dijk and Alisson. Going further back with Cech and Terry.
I think you need those big figures in goal and in defence to be title winners.
'We got to stick together in such difficult moments'published at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersTottenham captain Son Heung-min to Sky Sports: "It's very disappointing. I don't know what to say at the moment. We did such a good game in the first half an hour. We conceded very sloppy goals. It feels like we lost because of these small details. On such a big stage, you need to step up and score in these moments. I feel like I let the team down and I feel very sorry for the team.
"We can't concede goals like this. We can't dive into this situation. I can stay here all day talking about the mistakes but I'd rather blame me with the chance and I'd rather take the blame. I had a bit of a different thinking when I was running to the ball. I'm also human and I miss. I feel the pain because it's such an important moment of the game. The team tried.
"We got to stick together in such difficult moments, it's very important and it's why we need big support. The players are very young and they need support more than before and more than we had. The fans were always supporting amazingly but I think it's time the players also need to step up. We need some big support and big cheering up."
'Palmer is a throwback of a player'published at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Jamie Redknapp
Former Tottenham midfielder on Sky SportsPalmer's move to Chelsea has been lifechanging for him.
You have to give him a platform. The things he does on the ball are frightening. He is a throwback of a player like he is playing with his mates. It is effortless for him.
'Palmer has probably done more than Zola for Chelsea already'published at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky SportsHe gets the penalties and he is involved in the Enzo Fernandez goal as well. People fear when he has the ball.
He hasn't been playing for the best team. When you look at Chelsea over the years, you look at flair players you look at Gianfranco Zola and Eden Hazard. He has probably done more than Zola already in his 18 months at the club.
He is going to go down as one of the biggest players for Chelsea if he keeps doing what he is doing. He is a very special player, and that's not just in the Premier League it is in Europe and world football as well.
50 in 48published at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, Rex FeaturesCole Palmer reached 50 goal involvements (33 goals, 17 assists) in 48 Premier League games for Chelsea; only Erling Haaland for Man City (39), Andy Cole for Newcastle (43), and Mo Salah for Liverpool (46) have ever reached that total in fewer appearances for a club in the competition.
'If Postecoglou has a weakness, it is his stubbornness'published at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Chris Sutton
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveAnge Postecoglou has spent 25 years in coaching and this style has worked for him. If he has a weakness, it is his stubbornness.
He got the job because they wanted to watch entertaining football. But he will not compromise so would you want him to keep that or would you want someone that has a bit more balance?
'It's a sore one, for sure'published at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December
FT: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou to Sky Sports: "It's a sore one for sure, it's painful. We started the game really well and then we lose Cristian Romero and we had to reshuffle. We still had some big moments to get a third and finish it off. The second half was a ding-dong for long and then they scored. The two penalties weren't great, we need a bit of discipline in the box.
"It's a key point when you lose a key player in the first 20 minutes, He couldn't continue so it's not ideal.
"We didn't play well in midweek but we did today. They're a top side, you have got to give credit to them. We got distracted in key moments. We need to realise we are tough to stop when we do play our football. The two penalties were poor. When you're playing these top teams, the momentum shifts quickly."
On Caicedo tackle: "I haven't seen the replays. I thought a couple of decisions were poor. We have to accept it and move on."
On Van de Ven: "He felt a bit tight. He was only meant to play 60 or 70 minutes. Hopefully it's not too bad because you could see the difference.
"I'm hoping Romero isn't too bad. We're thin on numbers and if we're thin in January, we'll be looking to add to the squad because they need some help."
Iraola praises impact of subs after fightback at Ipswich
Bournemouth scored two late goals to come from behind and record a dramatic victory against Ipswich at Portman Road.
Ipswich were on track for their first home Premier League win since 2002 when the clocked ticked into the 87th minute, thanks to Conor Chaplin's first-half strike.
But Bournemouth, who came on strong in the second half, refused to give up and broke the hearts of the home side thanks to the efforts of two players who came off the bench.
Enes Unal scored the Cherries' equaliser, scrambling the ball over the line from close range.
His fellow substitute Dango Ouattara then grabbed the winner in the fifth minute of additional time as Ipswich failed to clear their lines.
Ipswich's best chances had come in the first half when Chaplin showed composure to net the opener - his first Premier League goal - and Cameron Burgess put a header on to the roof of the net.
Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier spurned their best two early chances when he failed to make contact from just a yard out and then struck the post.
The visitors came out with intent after the break but were again found wanting until the dramatic finale, with Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson, Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook unable to strike with enough accuracy.
It looked like Ipswich were going to hang on for all three points until Unal beat Burgess to the ball at the far post for the equaliser.
Even with a point still on the table, Ipswich's heads seemed to drop and Bournemouth went all out.
A lovely passing move was finished off by Ouattara after David Brooks' shot was parried into his path.
Victory moved Bournemouth up to eighth and just three points shy of fourth-placed Manchester City, while Ipswich remained 18th and four points adrift of safety.
Ipswich's wait for home win goes on
Kieran McKenna 'extremely disappointed' after late loss to Bournemouth
Ipswich earned their first Premier League win of the season at Tottenham on 10 November, but the promoted side are still waiting to pick up three points in a home fixture.
The visit of Bournemouth, who were playing for the third time in nine days, represented a great opportunity to achieve that feat.
Ipswich looked much fresher from the outset, thanks to an additional two days to prepare for this game, and they penned Bournemouth back.
Chaplin's beautifully taken opener helped to raise spirits on a damp afternoon and Sammie Szmodics went close to doubling their advantage in the second half, but aside from those moments Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was barely tested.
Ipswich's fragile defence, which has now conceded 27 goals, was once again exposed in the latter stages as discipline went out the window when Bournemouth committed bodies forward.
Both Bournemouth goals were avoidable, with plenty back to deal with deliveries into the box, but Ipswich were found wanting.
From a mindset of stringing victories together regularly in League One and the Championship over the past two seasons, Ipswich find themselves in a wholly different situation as they scrap at the bottom of the Premier League.
Home form is often an integral part of avoiding relegation for promoted sides and Ipswich have yet to crack the code at Portman Road.
Later on Sunday, Ipswich confirmed club ambassador and former midfielder Simon Milton, 61, was "stable and communicating" after falling ill and going to hospital during the second half.
"He is in good spirits and will head home to rest," the club said.
"He would like to thank the first responders at Portman Road and those that have passed on their best wishes. At this time we ask everyone to respect the privacy of Simon and his family."
Cherries keep on climbing
Dango Ouattara (left) celebrates his winner for Bournemouth
Bournemouth faced a quick turnaround from Thursday's 1-0 win over Tottenham and it was a surprise to see Andoni Iraola make just one change to his starting line-up.
That decision appeared to backfire initially as Bournemouth, known for their high energy and pressing, were unable to follow their manager's philosophy throughout most of the first half.
The Cherries had chances, but only Tavernier's shot off the post caused any serious threat to Arijanet Muric's goal as Ipswich looked in control.
Whatever Iraola said at half-time clearly had an impact as the visitors came flying out of the traps for the second period.
Kluivert, Evanilson, Cook and Semenyo all chanced their arm as Ipswich sat deep and tried to protect their advantage.
Bournemouth seemed to be growing frustrated until Iraola turned to his bench and Unal and Ouattara managed to turn the game on its head.
A third successive top-flight win has propelled the south-coast outfit up the table once more and suggests they could possibly challenge for a European place.
This also marks the first time they have recorded back-to-back away victories since a run of four through November and December last year. A trip to Manchester United on 22 December is Bournemouth's next away excursion.
Player of the match
Number: 11 D. Ouattara
Average rating 7.64
Number: 15 C. Burgess
Average Rating: 6.29Number: 10 C. Chaplin
Average Rating: 6.11Number: 19 L. Delap
Average Rating: 5.78Number: 20 O. Hutchinson
Average Rating: 5.75Number: 23 S. Szmodics
Average Rating: 5.59Number: 3 L. Davis
Average Rating: 5.43Number: 26 D. O'Shea
Average Rating: 5.40Number: 14 J. Taylor
Average Rating: 5.27Number: 5 Sam Morsy
Average Rating: 5.23Number: 18 B. Johnson
Average Rating: 5.09Number: 16 Ali Al Hamadi
Average Rating: 4.54Number: 47 J. Clarke
Average Rating: 4.45Number: 1 A. Murić
Average Rating: 4.25Number: 12 J. Cajuste
Average Rating: 4.23Number: 7 W. Burns
Average Rating: 4.00Number: 11 D. Ouattara
Average Rating: 7.64Number: 7 D. Brooks
Average Rating: 7.57Number: 24 A. Semenyo
Average Rating: 7.56Number: 26 E. Ünal
Average Rating: 7.54Number: 10 R. Christie
Average Rating: 7.49Number: 29 P. Billing
Average Rating: 7.32Number: 27 I. Zabarnyi
Average Rating: 7.24Number: 9 Evanilson
Average Rating: 7.22Number: 4 L. Cook
Average Rating: 7.18Number: 19 J. Kluivert
Average Rating: 7.16Number: 3 M. Kerkez
Average Rating: 7.14Number: 2 Dean Huijsen
Average Rating: 7.07Number: 15 A. Smith
Average Rating: 7.06Number: 23 J. Hill
Average Rating: 7.01Number: 16 M. Tavernier
Average Rating: 6.90Number: 13 Kepa
Average Rating: 6.57After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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- AFC Bournemouth, Position 8, Points 24
- Ipswich Town, Position 18, Points 9
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Key
- Position 1 - 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18 - 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
home team, Ipswich Town
Manager: Kieran McKenna
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Muric, Goalkeeper
18, Johnson, Defender
26, O'Shea, Defender
15, Burgess, Defender
3, Davis, Defender
5, Sam Morsy, Defensive Midfielder
14, Taylor, Defensive Midfielder
20, Hutchinson, Attacking Midfielder
10, Chaplin, Attacking Midfielder
23, Szmodics, Attacking Midfielder
19, Delap, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, A. Murić
- Number 3, L. Davis
- Number 15, C. Burgess
- Number 26, D. O'Shea
- Number 18, B. Johnson
- Number 14, J. Taylor , substituted for J. Cajuste at 91 minutes
- Number 5, Sam Morsy , Captain
- Number 23, S. Szmodics , Yellow Card at 16 minutes, substituted for J. Clarke at 80 minutes
- Number 10, C. Chaplin
- Number 20, O. Hutchinson , substituted for W. Burns at 91 minutes
- Number 19, L. Delap , Yellow Card at 12 minutes, substituted for Ali Al Hamadi at 81 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Ipswich Town
- Number 16, Ali Al Hamadi
- Number 33, N. Broadhead
- Number 7, W. Burns
- Number 12, J. Cajuste
- Number 47, J. Clarke
- Number 2, H. Clarke
- Number 8, K. Phillips
- Number 22, C. Townsend
- Number 28, C. Walton
away team, AFC Bournemouth
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
13, Kepa, Goalkeeper
15, Smith, Defender
27, Zabarnyi, Defender
2, Huijsen, Defender
3, Kerkez, Defender
10, Christie, Defensive Midfielder
4, Cook, Defensive Midfielder
16, Tavernier, Attacking Midfielder
19, Kluivert, Attacking Midfielder
24, Semenyo, Attacking Midfielder
9, Evanilson, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 13, Kepa
- Number 3, M. Kerkez
- Number 2, Dean Huijsen
- Number 27, I. Zabarnyi
- Number 15, A. Smith , Captain, substituted for E. Ünal at 63 minutes
- Number 4, L. Cook
- Number 10, R. Christie , substituted for J. Hill at 86 minutes
- Number 24, A. Semenyo
- Number 19, J. Kluivert , substituted for D. Ouattara at 63 minutes
- Number 16, M. Tavernier , substituted for D. Brooks at 74 minutes
- Number 9, Evanilson , substituted for P. Billing at 74 minutes
away team, AFC Bournemouth
- Number 37, M. Aarons
- Number 29, P. Billing
- Number 7, D. Brooks , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 40, W. Dennis
- Number 23, J. Hill
- Number 48, M. Kinsey
- Number 11, D. Ouattara
- Number 42, M. Travers
- Number 26, E. Ünal
home team, Ipswich Town
Manager: Kieran McKenna
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Muric, Goalkeeper
18, Johnson, Defender
26, O'Shea, Defender
15, Burgess, Defender
3, Davis, Defender
5, Sam Morsy, Defensive Midfielder
14, Taylor, Defensive Midfielder
20, Hutchinson, Attacking Midfielder
10, Chaplin, Attacking Midfielder
23, Szmodics, Attacking Midfielder
19, Delap, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, A. Murić
- Number 3, L. Davis
- Number 15, C. Burgess
- Number 26, D. O'Shea
- Number 18, B. Johnson
- Number 14, J. Taylor , substituted for J. Cajuste at 91 minutes
- Number 5, Sam Morsy , Captain
- Number 23, S. Szmodics , Yellow Card at 16 minutes, substituted for J. Clarke at 80 minutes
- Number 10, C. Chaplin
- Number 20, O. Hutchinson , substituted for W. Burns at 91 minutes
- Number 19, L. Delap , Yellow Card at 12 minutes, substituted for Ali Al Hamadi at 81 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 16, Ali Al Hamadi
- Number 33, N. Broadhead
- Number 7, W. Burns
- Number 12, J. Cajuste
- Number 47, J. Clarke
- Number 2, H. Clarke
- Number 8, K. Phillips
- Number 22, C. Townsend
- Number 28, C. Walton
away team, AFC Bournemouth
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
13, Kepa, Goalkeeper
15, Smith, Defender
27, Zabarnyi, Defender
2, Huijsen, Defender
3, Kerkez, Defender
10, Christie, Defensive Midfielder
4, Cook, Defensive Midfielder
16, Tavernier, Attacking Midfielder
19, Kluivert, Attacking Midfielder
24, Semenyo, Attacking Midfielder
9, Evanilson, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 13, Kepa
- Number 3, M. Kerkez
- Number 2, Dean Huijsen
- Number 27, I. Zabarnyi
- Number 15, A. Smith , Captain, substituted for E. Ünal at 63 minutes
- Number 4, L. Cook
- Number 10, R. Christie , substituted for J. Hill at 86 minutes
- Number 24, A. Semenyo
- Number 19, J. Kluivert , substituted for D. Ouattara at 63 minutes
- Number 16, M. Tavernier , substituted for D. Brooks at 74 minutes
- Number 9, Evanilson , substituted for P. Billing at 74 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 37, M. Aarons
- Number 29, P. Billing
- Number 7, D. Brooks , Yellow Card at 90 minutes
- Number 40, W. Dennis
- Number 23, J. Hill
- Number 48, M. Kinsey
- Number 11, D. Ouattara
- Number 42, M. Travers
- Number 26, E. Ünal
- Referee:
- Michael Salisbury
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Paul Tierney
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Wade Smith
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Scott Ledger
- Fourth Official:
- Thomas Bramall
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Craig Taylor
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Ipswich v BournemouthOverall Possession
General
Shots
Ipswich Town 18AFC Bournemouth 22Shots on target
Ipswich Town 5AFC Bournemouth 6Shots off target
Ipswich Town 6AFC Bournemouth 9Blocked shots
Ipswich Town 7AFC Bournemouth 7Total touches in the box
Ipswich Town 30AFC Bournemouth 41Goalkeeper saves
Ipswich Town 4AFC Bournemouth 4Fouls
Ipswich Town 9AFC Bournemouth 13Corners
Ipswich Town 6AFC Bournemouth 13Season so far
Premier League
Key, Ipswich v Bournemouth
League position, Ipswich Town 18th, AFC Bournemouth 8thTotal points, Ipswich Town 9, AFC Bournemouth 24
Goals scored
Ipswich Town 14AFC Bournemouth 23Form guide
All competitions
Ipswich Town lose
v Crystal Palace
0
1
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth won
v Tottenham Hotspur
1
0
Premier League
Ipswich Town lose
v Nottingham Forest
1
0
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth won
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
2
4
Premier League
Ipswich Town draw
v Manchester United
1
1
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth lose
v Brighton & Hove Albion
1
2
Premier League
Ipswich Town won
v Tottenham Hotspur
1
2
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth lose
v Brentford
3
2
Premier League
Ipswich Town draw
v Leicester City
1
1
Premier League
AFC Bournemouth won
v Manchester City
2
1
Premier League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Ipswich Town and AFC BournemouthIpswich Town Won 0AFC Bournemouth Won 0Draw 4
Played
4
Previous scores
All competitions
Championship
Ipswich Town 1 , AFC Bournemouth 1 on the 3rd of April 2015
Ipswich Town
AFC Bournemouth
3rd of April 2015
AFC Bournemouth 2 , Ipswich Town 2 on the 22nd of November 2014
AFC Bournemouth
Ipswich Town
22nd of November 2014
Ipswich Town 2 , AFC Bournemouth 2 on the 21st of April 2014
Ipswich Town
AFC Bournemouth
21st of April 2014
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Match Facts
Ipswich are winless in their last six league meetings with Bournemouth, though five of these have been drawn including each of the last four (L1). This is the first meeting between the sides since April 2015.
Bournemouth have won just one of their last 11 away league games against Ipswich (D3 L7), a 2-1 win under Harry Redknapp in March 1988. Their last three league visits to Portman Road have all been draws.
This will be the first ever top-flight meeting between Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, making it the 1,453rd fixture to be played in England’s top division.
Bournemouth have lost two of their last three Premier League meetings with promoted sides (W1), as many as they had in their previous 15 such matches (W8 D5).
Ipswich remain without a win in any of their seven Premier League home games this season (D4 L3). In their league history, only in 2018-19 have they had a longer run without a home win from the start of a campaign (10).
Bournemouth won 4-2 at Wolves in their last Premier League away game, last winning consecutively on the road in November/December last year (a run of four).
Ipswich have kept just one clean sheet in their 14 Premier League games this season. However, having conceded 20 goals in their first nine this term (2.2 per game), they’ve now conceded just five in their last five.
Ipswich have conceded 180 fouls in their 14 Premier League games so far this season. Their rate of 12.9 fouls per game is currently the highest by a promoted side in a single campaign since Wolves in 2009-10 (13.8).
Ipswich’s Liam Delap has neither scored or assisted a goal in any of his last three Premier League games, having been involved in six goals in his previous six appearances before this (5 goals, 1 assist).
Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert has scored four goals in his last two Premier League away appearances, including a hat-trick of penalties last time out against Wolves. It’s double the amount that he’d netted in his first 21 on the road in the competition (2).