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Anan Halaili put London’s Crystal Palace ahead early in their home match against Ipswich Town, but the Eagles ultimately suffered defeat.
1The English Premier League set a historic record even before the first whistle, with nine clubs kicking off their campaigns with new managers. Following a thrilling opening weekend, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty assessed the debut matches of each of the new specialists.
Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil reflected on his side's dramatic 2-1 victory over Sunderland in their Premier League opener during an appearance on BBC Match of the Day. The Tractors' boss discussed their high-pressing game plan, the impact of substitutions late in the game, and praised new signing Julio Enisimo.
Promoted Ipswich Town will kick off the 2026/27 Premier League season with a home match against Sunderland. The two teams are divided by just one victory in their head-to-head history: 25 wins for Ipswich against 24 for their opponents.
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, with Coventry City, the newly promoted side, visiting reigning champions Arsenal. The Sky Blues return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years. They, along with Ipswich Town and Hull City, will face a tough battle for survival, drawing inspiration from Sunderland and Leeds United, who managed to secure their place in the elite the previous year.
Ipswich Town's return to the English Premier League is marked by a monumental transfer campaign, with the hierarchy under new manager Gary O'Neil splashing over €127.9 million to strengthen the squad, making them one of the league's biggest spenders on newly promoted clubs.
Ipswich Town have secured the transfer of Serbian midfielder Sasha Lukic from Fulham for £9 million.
