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Arsenal host Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League tonight, with the hosts looking to keep up the chase behind Liverpool during a busy winter period.

The Gunners went into Christmas six points behind the leaders, though Liverpool’s game in hand means that it already looked like a mountain to climb to get level with the Merseysiders.

And Arne Slot’s side ensured that they did not slip up against Leicester last night, coming from behind to win 3-1 and keep distance between them and the rest.

Add to that the news of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury and the size of the task will certainly not be lost on Mikel Arteta and his squad. Tonight, they face an Ipswich side languishing in the relegation spots, with Wolves’ strong start under Vitor Pereira plunging their Premier League future deeper into doubt. A shock away win here would be a huge boost, though, as Kieran McKenna continues to navigate his first campaign as a top flight manager.

Follow all of the latest updates from the Emirates below:

Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE

• Arsenal host Ipswich in the Premier League, with kick-off at 8.15pm | Live on Amazon Prime

• The Gunners are third in the table, nine points behind leaders Liverpool

• Ipswich are 19th as they search for a much-needed win

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In-form Forest see off Spurs to turn up heat on under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou

17:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Tottenham are another club in the grips of a crisis, with Ben Davies’s mishap in training and Ragu Dragusin’s injury yesterday potentially leaving Ange Postecoglou without a specialist centre-half available for Sunday’s encounter with Wolves. The showing against Nottingham Forest was pretty worrying, too...

In-form Forest see off Spurs to turn up heat on under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou

Fulham stun Chelsea with late goals to earn first Stamford Bridge win since 1979

17:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It had been a long wait for success for Fulham at the home of their nearest neighbours, but a late goal at the end of another impressive performance from one of the league’s form sides ended the drought at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham stun Chelsea to earn first Stamford Bridge win since 1979

Ruben Amorim explains why he’s enjoying Man Utd ‘danger’ amid dismal form

17:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Compared to their crosstown rivals, Manchester City are going ok - Manchester United’s latest defeat to Wolves has plunged them into 14th, leaving Ruben Amorim with little option but to embrace the pressure.

Ruben Amorim explains why he’s enjoying Man Utd ‘danger’ amid dismal form

Pep Guardiola ready to go shopping in January as Man City draw with Everton

17:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It appears those answers could come after a bit of shopping in the January sales, with Pep Guardiola declaring Manchester City ready to spend when the window opens next week:

Pep Guardiola ready to go shopping in January as Man City draw with Everton

Erling Haaland’s penalty miss sums up Man City’s troubles in frustrating draw with Everton

16:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It’s not been quite such a merry Christmas for Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola again left searching for answers.

Erling Haaland’s penalty miss sums up Man City’s troubles in draw with Everton

Liverpool’s unseen strength can help navigate contract distraction in title charge

16:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Yes, things are looking rather good for Arne Slot right now - even if there remains a great deal of uncertainty over the futures of three key figures:

Liverpool’s unseen strength can help navigate contract distraction to title

Yesterday’s action...

16:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Let’s take a look back at yesterday’s action, starting with events at a rather foggy Anfield, where Liverpool displayed precisely why they are looking ever stronger contenders to romp to the Premier League title. Richard Jolly was there to watch their win over Leicester:

Liverpool’s title lead is built on more than just stars and starters

Arsenal vs Ipswich

14:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A very good evening and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of our final helping of the festive football feast. After a busy Boxing Day, Ipswich travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal under the Friday night lights as Mikel Arteta’s side look to keep up their pursuit of league leaders Liverpool.

Kick off is at 8.15pm GMT.