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Tottenham Hotspur Secure Third Straight Win, Easing Relegation Concerns

Ange Postecoglou dismisses earlier relegation fears as Spurs defeat Ipswich Town 4-1, with key players returning to form.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - February 22, 2025 Ipswich Town's Luke Woolfenden scores a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - February 22, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson scores their second goal past Ipswich Town's Alex Palmer REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - February 22, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski in action with Ipswich Town's Leif Davis REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - February 22, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min in action with Ipswich Town's Ben Godfrey REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Overview

  • Tottenham Hotspur earned a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, marking their third consecutive Premier League win and climbing away from the relegation zone.
  • Manager Ange Postecoglou criticized earlier speculation about relegation, calling it 'hysteria' aimed at adding pressure on the club and himself.
  • Brennan Johnson returned from injury to score two first-half goals, while Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski added to the scoreline in a strong team performance.
  • Postecoglou highlighted the importance of having more first-choice players available, with Son Heung-min also providing two assists and showing improved form.
  • Ipswich Town remain in the relegation zone, trailing 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers by five points, as their defensive vulnerabilities continue to be a concern.