EPL: Ipswich Beat Chelsea 2-0
Liam Delap’s stellar performance propelled Ipswich Town to their first home victory of the season, further denting Chelsea Premier League title ambitions.
The 21-year-old striker opened the scoring with a composed 12th-minute penalty, awarded after VAR determined goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made sufficient contact as Delap surged past him.
Delap’s influence extended beyond his goal, as he intercepted a loose back pass from Axel Disasi to set up Omari Hutchinson, who doubled Ipswich’s lead eight minutes into the second half.
Hutchinson, a former Chelsea winger, capitalized brilliantly on the opportunity.
Despite dominating possession, Chelsea struggled to convert their chances and saw a Joao Felix equalizer ruled out by VAR following a lengthy offside review.
The defeat compounds Chelsea’s woes, marking back-to-back losses after their recent goalless draw at Everton ended an eight-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Ipswich’s crucial win lifts them out of the relegation zone, moving above Leicester City into 18th place and within a point of Wolves.
Meanwhile, Blues’ title aspirations appear increasingly tenuous, as they now trail league leaders Liverpool by 10 points, with the Reds holding a game in hand under manager Arne Slot’s leadership.
