Everton vs Ipswich Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
Follow live coverage as Everton 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:
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Encisco produces a fine bit of skill to beat Patterson down Ipswich's left side and the fullback ends up fouling the attacker moments later.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Some really neat interplay from the away side opens up space for Hutchinson to pull the trigger from the edge of the area but his goalbound effort is blocked by Branthwaite. McKenna's men do offer a threat on the break.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Ipswich have won their last two away league games against Everton, beating them 3-0 in September 2000 and 2-1 in February 2002. It's been over 20 years since their last visit but three-in-a-row would be some feat for the Tractor Boys.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Beto attempts to sneak in behind the visitors' backline again but Palmer is alert to the danger and races out of his goal to collect the ball. Brilliant atmosphere at Goodison Park.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Beto is already causing a few problems with his presence as he gets in front of the Ipswich defence to meet Patterson's cross with a header but once again once of his early efforts sails into the stands.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Palmer punches the delivery away with the ball ultimately finding Beto on the edge of the area who attempts an ambitous overhead kick but it sails over the crossbar.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Ndiaye sees his cross blocked by Taylor and Everton win another corner from this right side. They are controlling all aspects of the game at this stage,.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
Only Leicester (16) have failed to score in more different Premier League games than Everton (15) this season. The Toffees last drew a blank in more different matches back in 1998-99 (17). They will hope to find an early goal this afternoon.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
The corner is kept alive by Branthwaite at the back post who loops a header back for Beto but he can't generate much power on his effort in the air and Palmer is able to make a simple stop and hold onto the ball.
Everton vs Ipswich Town
McNeil's tricky run from the inside right position causes problems for the Ipswich backline and Greaves is forced to concede a corner with a sliding challenge to nick the ball away from Beto. Everton seem to be moving through the gears after a lacklustre opening few minutes.
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