Tottenham cruised to a commanding victory over Ipswich, securing a much-needed win that further deepened the home side’s relegation worries. Despite an energetic start from Ipswich, two early goals from Brennan Johnson put Spurs firmly in control, and they never looked back.
Ipswich came out of the blocks quickly, with Liam Delap causing early problems for the Spurs defense. He twice got the better of Archie Gray, creating chances and even hitting the post with a header. However, Ipswich failed to capitalize, and Tottenham soon punished them for their wastefulness.
The breakthrough came after Gray, playing unusually as a right-sided center-back, found Son Heung-min with a long diagonal ball. Son’s quick footwork allowed him to weave past Ben Godfrey and Dara O’Shea before delivering a low cross that Johnson tapped in for his eighth goal of the season. Just eight minutes later, Johnson struck again, marking his first start in over a month in style. Son was once more the creator, this time slipping the ball through after receiving a pass from Rodrigo Bentancur. It was a ruthless spell of finishing that highlighted Tottenham’s clinical edge in attack.
Ipswich’s struggles deepened as injuries mounted. Jens Cajuste turned his ankle, while Kalvin Phillips was forced off with a calf issue. Already missing Axel Tuanzebe due to a contentious red card in their previous match, Ipswich’s makeshift defense was always likely to be vulnerable.
Despite the setback, Ipswich found a lifeline when Omari Hutchinson swept home Jack Clarke’s first-time pass. For a brief period, hope flickered, but the reality of their defensive frailties soon became apparent. Conceding over two goals per game is a recipe for disaster, and once Tottenham regained control, they put the contest to bed.
James Maddison’s nimble footwork set up Djed Spence, whose shot took a deflection off Luke Woolfenden to restore Tottenham’s two-goal cushion. Then, Dejan Kulusevski wrapped up the win with a superb curling finish, though Ipswich felt aggrieved as Jacob Greaves was down following a minor clash of heads with Dane Scarlett in the buildup. Regardless, the defeat was a reflection of Ipswich’s ongoing struggles rather than a single controversial moment.
While Tottenham’s league campaign holds little at stake, there is a growing sense that they are regaining momentum. With players returning from injury and midweek rests providing freshness, they appear to be gearing up for a strong push in the Europa League. Their manager acknowledged the importance of the break, noting that while concentration dipped at times, their attacking play was both exciting and decisive. Son, in particular, was back to his best in the first half, and Johnson’s return provided an additional boost.
For Ipswich, however, the situation looks increasingly bleak. This latest defeat, combined with results elsewhere, leaves them five points adrift of safety. Their manager remained defiant, insisting they would keep fighting, but with defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of cutting edge in key moments, survival now appears an uphill battle. The harsh reality is that they must prepare for the likelihood of a return to the Championship.
