Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich: 3 takeaways as Gunners end year in style

Arsenal moved to second in the league after a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates to end the year in style.

As far as complete domination goes, Arsenal's 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates was as close as one could hope for.

A brilliant start to the game saw the Gunners control every aspect of the game, and their dominance was rewarded after 23 minutes when Leandro Trossard delightfully found Kai Havertz in the box after an inviting ball and the German tapped home from close range.

That was the end of the scoring as the Gunners continued to pile on the pressure, but the visitors defended well enough to keep the damage to just one goal.

The win moves Mikel Arteta's side up to second in the Premier League as they took advantage of Chelsea's slip-up against Fulham.

Here are three takeaways from Arsenal's 1-0 win over Ipswich.

Advantage taken

This hasn't always been Arsenal's strong suit, but with Chelsea losing to Fulham, Manchester City drawing with Everton, and Manchester United losing to Wolves, the chance to take advantage of several slip-ups presented itself.

And the Gunners, while only a 1-0 win, took full advantage at the Emirates, moving to second and a point clear of Chelsea and seven ahead of City, who now languish in seventh.

Arsenal still remain six points behind Liverpool who have a game in hand, but the chance to take advantage of several slip-ups was taken.

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