Ipswich will aim to put space between themselves and the relegation places when Brighton arrive at Portman Road this evening.Kieran McKenna’s team have breathed new life into their survival battle

Manchester City have been handed a significant boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Ipswich. Pep Guardiola’s side had got back to winning ways up until Tuesday night, when the champions threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford to leave only with a 2-2 draw.

Ipswich host Brighton in another crucial Premier League clash at Portman Road with survival the only aim for the Suffolk side. Ipswich vs Brighton best bets Draw – 14/5 at SBK Ipswich vs

Brighton are going to find it harder against Ipswich - they drew with them at Amex Stadium in September - but they showed how good they can be against Arsenal last week, and their form is going to turn again soon.

Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Brighton face Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the Premier League on Thursday, January 16. Almost everyone else in the division has played during this midweek round of fixtures. The only other match tonight is Manchester United against Southampton.

This is Ipswich's first home league game against Brighton since a 0-0 draw in the Championship in September 2016, and first in the top-flight since a 2-0 win in January 1983.