Chelsea vs Ipswich Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea 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:
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
The points are shared at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea stuttering again in the race for the top five. The Blues avoided defeat after going in 2-0 down at the break but will be disappointed they could not convert their dominance into a victory, after firing off 34 efforts at Alex Palmer's goal. Enciso and Johnson had the Tractor Boys in front in the first half, both assisting each other for the two goals, before a Tuanzebe own goal got the hosts back into it in the first minute of the second period. Town defended bravely but Sancho's stunner rescued a point for the hosts with 11 minutes to play. Alex Palmer was surely the best player on the pitch, however, having made eight saves, including two vital ones in second-half stoppage time. The Blues won the xG count 2.14-1.14 and saw 73.6% of the ball but couldn't find a winner, so only move up to fifth in the table, with Fulham to come next in the Premier League. Wolves' victory over Tottenham means Ipswich are 18th and 14 points off survival with six games to play. Thanks for following!
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
PALMER CAN'T BE DENIED! This time the goalkeeper saves from Enzo's close-range effort, chucking up a powerful right hand to push behind.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
A late chance for Ipswich! Chelsea defend a ball into their box horribly and Broadhead is onto it, skipping past Colwill but finding the side-netting from a tight angle.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
The subsequent corner comes through to Neto, who can't control his shot as the ball bounces and it flies high and wide.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
ALEX PALMER AGAIN! The goalkeeper makes yet another fine save as Cole Palmer bends an effort that is heading inside the post from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
Six minutes of time have been added on, with the home fans roaring their encouragement.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
Taylor slices a shot over the top after an Ipswich free-kick but the flag was up for offside in any case.
Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
Chelsea are still probing but buy Ipswich a few more seconds as Sancho commits a needless foul just outside their box.
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