Arsenal made Liverpool wait to be crowned Premier League champions as Leandro Trossard inspired a 4-0 win that pushed Ipswich to the brink of relegation on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s side cruised to their first victory in three league games thanks to Trossard’s double and goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri at Portman Road.

Ipswich played more than half the match with 10 men after Leif Davis was sent off for a crude lunge on Bukayo Saka.

Second-placed Arsenal are 10 points behind leaders Liverpool, who need six points from their remaining six games to be crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time.

Liverpool could have won the title at Leicester on Sunday if Arsenal had lost to Ipswich, but while it is only a matter of time before Arne Slot’s men lift the trophy, the Gunners have their own holy grail to chase.

Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, booking a clash with Paris Saint-Germain after eliminating holders Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Their 5-1 aggregate triumph against the most successful club in Champions League history was a significant statement as they look to win the tournament for the first time.

The north Londoners, whose only Champions League final appearance ended in defeat against Barcelona in 2006, are bidding to win their first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.

After finishing as runners-up to Manchester City for the last two seasons, Arteta’s team are likely to end in second place once again.

They effectively gifted the title to Liverpool with a dismal run of two wins from their previous seven league games before arriving at Portman Road.

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna had acknowledged that relegation was already inevitable, just 12 months after their unexpected promotion to the top-flight for the first time in 22 years.

Third-bottom Ipswich are now all but down, sitting 15 points from safety with only five games left and a vastly inferior goal difference to fourth-bottom West Ham.

- Trossard makes his point –

Ipswich had lost all six of their home league games in 2025 and Arsenal preyed on their myriad weaknesses by monopolising 89 percent of the early possession.

It was no surprise when the Gunners took the lead with an immaculately crafted move in the 14th minute.

Martin Odegaard injected urgency into the attack with a burst from midfield, passing to Saka, whose low cross reached Trossard as the Belgian forward prodded a low finish into the far corner from 10 yards.

Arsenal didn’t have to wait long for a second goal as Martinelli struck in the 28th minute.

Underlining how much Arsenal missed him during his long injury absence this season, Saka was the catalyst with a typically incisive surge past Jacob Greaves.

Saka’s pass was deftly back-heeled by Mikel Merino into Martinelli’s path and the Brazilian drilled emphatically past Alex Palmer.

Saka was proving unplayable and Davis responded with an ugly foul that left the England winger writhing in pain and triggered the defender’s 32nd minute dismissal.

Saka eased Arsenal’s fears as he hopped to his feet and resumed with a curler that whistled just wide.

With Arsenal in total control, Arteta replaced Saka in the second half to keep him fresh for bigger challenges ahead.

Arsenal barely needed to get out of first gear such was their superiority, but Trossard is playing for a place against PSG and he made his point to Arteta in the 69th minute.

Declan Rice found Trossard in the area and he shifted into space before guiding a clinical finish into the far corner.

Nwaneri capped Arsenal’s commanding performance in 88th minute, the young striker punishing Ipswich’s woeful marking with a shot that deflected past Palmer from inside the area.

It took a long time and more than a few subs for Arne Slot’s Liverpool to move within a win of the Premier League title in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.

The Reds were denied by Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and a resolved Foxes side seeking to make relegation to the Championship wait at least another few days.

But Slot subbed Trent Alexander-Arnold into the game late, hoping that the newly-returned right back who may be moving away from Anfield this summer could summon a winner.

Usually he’d do that with an assist, but the 26-year-old used his off-foot to provide the match’s first goal in the 76th minute. That’s what we call feeding a narrative.

Thoughts on the game: “Again we created a lot of chances. Maybe this time even more than normally, and normally we’re a bit better at scoring goals. Today it took us a long time and of course a great moment for Trent after working so hard to come back. The goal makes it very special.”

Did you worry it might be ‘one of those games’: “I never felt it was not going to happen because we kept creating chances but you do know if you play a team that's almost relegated or relegation, it helps if you can kill the momentum by scoring goal. But again if you don’t score the first one, they can get a little bit of momentum and relief. That’s why I was so happy with the second half.”

Does it feel bigger when you’re so close to the title? “Yes, but it felt like big moments during the whole season. In the end, they seem to matter more because either you want to go to Champions League if you’re fifth in the league or first if you’re trying to win the title. It was a good win with a lot of effort, again.”

What makes this team so good in tough moments? “We just keep going. Mentally they are really strong and they enjoy playing football, trying to create, working very hard to not concede. Apart from the first half when they hit the past, I don’t think they created a lot. It always help if you play for something special, let’s be honest.”

What do you think about Trent Alexander-Arnold as a player? “He’s incredible, if he sets his mind to it. I think if you play for such a long time at a club there are always moments of again, but every time when moments always matter. When he came in with a half-hour to go against Newcastle, and then the second half against PSG, he stepped up. He knows when it matters most he can bring a bit more. That’s something only the top-top-top players have.”

Do you see any scenario where Alexander-Arnold signs a new deal at Liverpool? “I think my only good answer is to talk about his goal. All of the attention should go to his goal, the importance of his goal and all the things he’s done for this club for so long. All of the headlines should be about his goal, not about his contract situation.”

Will you allow yourself to dream of the title now? “It’s never hard to dream but I think it’s also clear, we are really focused on playing. The boys deserve to have a day off. When we’re back together it’s full focus on Tottenham. Hopefully the stadium will be full, and we know what to expect. We know we have to win.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold reaction to game-winning goal, future at Liverpool

“I’ve had some good moments in this stadium to be honest but now to give us a chance to win the title in my first game back from injury it was an Important game for me. I’ve done a lot of hard work to get back. I’m eager to compete.

“I’m pretty sure that’s my first left-foot goal in my career. It’s taken a few years. … It’s then one type of goal I’ve been missing. I saved it for the right time. One win away now, very close, especially with the fans here – a very very special moment.”

On Virgil van Dijk pushing Alexander-Arnold in front of fans to celebrate win: “He’s pushed me to the front to get close and personal [with them]. The fans are always amazing. They’ve been outstanding again this season. They’ve pushed us all season. As much as we do it for ourselves and our families, we do it for the fans as well. They travel to games and spend their money. To be so close to sealing, for some of us, a second league title. In front of fans, it’s what we’ve been missing.”

Are these his last games with Liverpool? “I’ve said all season I’m not going to speak on my situation. I’m not going to go into details but these days like today are always special, scoring goals, playing, winning games, being close to winning titles as well as being in title races, they are special moments that will stay with me forever and I’m glad to be a part of it.” (AFP)