Tottenham recorded three victories on the trot with a 4-1 thrashing of Ipswich Town away from home, consolidating its revival in the Premier League. Spurs were ruthless, controlling the match from start to finish with goals from Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence, and Dejan Kulusevski. It now moves up to 12th on the log with 33 points, while Ipswich remains stuck in the relegation zone in 18th position.
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A win founded on intelligence and efficiency
The match began at a frantic tempo, and Ipswich nearly scored within seconds. Vicario, however, stood tall to thwart them. Tottenham rode the early storm and struck back with precision. Son went on an excellent run down the left in the 13th minute and left it on a plate for Johnson, who tapped home. Five minutes later, the duo combined again, with the number 22 rolling in his second goal with ease.
Ipswich did try to show some fight, responding with a single goal via Hutchinson in the 36th minute, but Tottenham's supremacy was evident throughout. The Spurs defense stayed composed, shutting down any possibilities of attack and frustrating the opposition.
Tottenham were smart in the second half, managing possession and minimizing unnecessary risks. But they were not happy with just sitting back and defending the lead. In the 70th minute, Djed Spence added a beauty after an excellent team buildup. With Ipswich completely in shambles, the Spurs had space for one more, as Kulusevski added the icing on the cake with a clinical finish.
Tottenham on the rise while Ipswich plunges downward
Three wins on the trot have rediscovered the competitive fire in Tottenham, and some much-needed momentum has been established in the league table. The team has finally achieved a balance between defensive solidity and attacking panache that they could not for the better part of the season. Players like Son and Johnson have been instrumental in their revival, and fans hope that they will keep rising up the table.
Ipswich, on the other hand, are in crisis. The club lacks identity and continues to make costly mistakes in defence. Things must improve fast, with the battle against relegation growing harder by the day. Ipswich's Premier League survival is in serious jeopardy if a revival is not forthcoming in the very near future.
Whereas Spurs now have their sights set on higher aspirations, Ipswich is in dire need of a reversal of its spiral. What had appeared to be a directionless Tottenham now appears to be a team with purpose, a team that could make some noise down the season's stretch.