Title hopefuls Arsenal rode a Kai Havertz goal to a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium in a dominant but finish-challenged affair.

Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side is six points behind leader Liverpool, which has a game in hand. Second-bottom Ipswich had won two of its last three away games but was up against it from the start at the Emirates.

Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star’s hamstring injury

Premier League result and reaction as Kai Havertz goal earns three points - Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich: The German’s first-half goal was enough to Mikel Arteta’s side to end 2024 with a win

Latest Arsenal news following the win over Ipswich with some challenging fixtures awaiting the Gunners, Liverpool and Chelsea

Arsenal host Ipswich at the Emirates in the Premier League today, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to claw back points on Chelsea and Liverpool at the top of the league. The Gunners entered the Christmas period two points behind Chelsea and six behind Liverpool,