Ipswich at home was a game that allowed Rice to be stable as a lone No 6. Even if there were moments when Ipswich played through Arsenal’s press, Havertz did well to track back. It also opened the game up, leading to chances like Jesus’ run in behind for a goal which was just slightly offside.

Title hopefuls Arsenal rode a Kai Havertz goal to a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium in a dominant but finish-challenged affair.

Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side is six points behind leader Liverpool, which has a game in hand. Second-bottom Ipswich had won two of its last three away games but was up against it from the start at the Emirates.