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Ipswich 2-1 comeback against Fulham piles pressure on Arbeloa
Fulham’s wait for a first Premier League victory under manager Alvaro Arbeloa continued after they surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Ipswich Town, Sky Sports reports. The visitors looked on course to claim all three points after Ryan Sessegnon broke the deadlock, but…
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Fulham’s wait for a first Premier League victory under manager Alvaro Arbeloa continued after they surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Ipswich Town, Sky Sports reports.
The visitors looked on course to claim all three points after Ryan Sessegnon broke the deadlock, but Ipswich produced a dramatic late comeback as Abdoul Ouattara equalised in the 88th minute before Dara O’Shea headed home the winner in stoppage time.
The defeat leaves Fulham rooted in the relegation zone with just two points from six league matches, while newly promoted Ipswich secured their third victory of the campaign and moved seven points clear of their opponents.
A scrappy first half offered little goalmouth action before the contest burst into life after the break.
Sessegnon gave Fulham the lead with a superb long-range strike, controlling Issa Diop’s clearance before rifling a 25-yard effort into the bottom corner.
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Ipswich almost responded immediately, but Emersonn headed Julio Enciso’s inviting cross against the post from close range.
At the other end, Fulham missed a golden chance to double their advantage when Oscar Bobb fired over the crossbar.
The visitors continued to create opportunities but failed to put the game beyond reach, with Gonzalo Garcia and Bobb both wasting promising chances.
Those missed opportunities proved costly as Ouattara levelled the scores two minutes from time with a powerful 30-yard strike that flew into the bottom corner.
Ipswich then completed the turnaround in the first minute of stoppage time when O’Shea rose highest to head home Jack Clarke’s well-delivered free-kick, sparking celebrations among the home supporters.
The dramatic defeat increases the pressure on Arbeloa, whose side remain without a league win this season despite showing signs of improvement for much of the contest.
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