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Ipswich Stuns Chelsea With First Premier League Home Win in 22 Years

Liam Delap's dominant performance lifts Ipswich out of their slump while Chelsea's title hopes take a significant hit.

Overview

  • Ipswich Town secured their first Premier League home victory since 2002 with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Portman Road.
  • Liam Delap played a pivotal role, scoring a penalty and assisting Omari Hutchinson for the second goal in a commanding display.
  • Chelsea, now winless in three matches, fell ten points behind league leaders Liverpool, raising concerns about their top-four ambitions.
  • Enzo Maresca made five changes to Chelsea's lineup, including replacing goalkeeper Robert Sánchez with Filip Jörgensen, but the team struggled with fatigue and inconsistency.
  • Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna hailed the victory as one of the club's greatest achievements, marking another milestone in their rapid ascent from League One.