Arsenal easily defeated a lacklustre Ipswich team 1-0 to reclaim second place in the Premier League, six points behind champions Liverpool. They were powerful but equally uninspiring.
The Gunners seized the lead 23 minutes in when Kai Havertz volleyed home from close range, but it took them a long to work their way through a fierce visitors defence despite having the most of the possession early on. However, there were typically few opportunities, and the hosts didn't get their next significant chance until after halftime, when Gabriel missed the mark from a corner. Mikel Arteta's team began to feel a little happier as the game went on, with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard both nearly increasing the advantage. Substitute Mikel Merino and Odegaard had more chances in the last moments as Arsenal won 1-0 to extend their winning streak to 11 games, while Ipswich lost five of their last six games after failing to muster a single effort on goal.