Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Ipswich Town today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
A brave resistance by 10-man Ipswich Town keeps Aston Villa at bay, as the Tractor Boys hang on for a 1-1 draw at Villa Park. Kieran McKenna's men were up against it when Tuanzebe was sent off shortly before half-time, but they even struck first - danger man Delap netting his 10th Premier League goal of the season with a typically clinical finish. Thereafter, it was backs to the wall, as Villa - inspired by subs Rashford and Asensio - laid siege to the visitors' goal, and only a series of saves from debutant Palmer kept Ipswich on level terms. Despite their recent success in cup competitions, Villa continue to stutter in the English top flight: it's now four league games without a win for Unai Emery's side, who couldn't produce a late winner although their xG of 2.01 far exceeded the 0.36 managed by Ipswich. While they will host Liverpool and then Chelsea in the coming week, their relegation-threatened opponents are set to face Tottenham next time out. That's all from Birmingham today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
SUPER STOP! Palmer to the rescue once more! After Rashford surges inside from the left, his cross causes havoc in the Ipswich box, and a series of deflections send the ball spinning towards the net. Ipswich are again indebted to their new goalkeeper, who dives across and slaps it away!
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Substitution Omari Elijah Giraud-Hutchinson Jack Henry Philip Taylor
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Yellow Card Omari Elijah Giraud-Hutchinson
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
There will be at least four minutes of stoppage time, so can either side snatch a late, late winner? And will it be expectant hosts Villa, or brave 10-man Ipswich?
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Persistent work from Maatsen on the left byline earns Villa yet another corner-kick - their 15th of this match. First, Asensio has a shot blocked, then Rogers sees an attempt cleared by Woolfenden.
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Heavily involved in almost all of Aston Villa's attacks since leaving the bench, Asensio is caught offside. Again, that allows Palmer to take his time and kill a few more seconds - Ipswich are so close to claiming a point.
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Palmer leaves his line to fingertip away a curling corner by Asensio, giving Ipswich some breathing space. Villa soon reclaim possession, though, and resume their relentless siege. Since Rashford and Asensio came on, the hosts have been totally on top.
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
When a Tielemans free-kick from the right flank is not fully cleared by a tiring Ipswich defence, Rashford - who is left in space at the back post - shoots over the crossbar by some distance. Time is running out for Aston Villa to win this.
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