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Delap's double denies Villa share of EPL leadership

By AAP Newswire

Sep 30, 2024

Ipswich Town's Liam Delap scores the second of his two goals in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. -AP

Aston Villa have missed the chance to move level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool after being held to a 2-2 draw at Ipswich.

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Liam Delap scored twice for newly-promoted Ipswich to earn a point at Portman Road.

Villa had led 2-1 at half-time, but Delap's 72nd-minute goal ensured the points were shared.

Villa remained in fifth place and Ipswich are 15th after a fourth straight EPL draw.

Delap fired Ipswich into a surprise lead in the eighth minute with a low effort at the near post.

Morgan Rogers levelled seven minutes later, drilling past goalkeeper Arijanet Muric as Villa capitalised on the Ipswich defence's failure to clear the danger.

Ollie Watkins headed the visitors in front in the 32nd minute, rising to meet Leon Bailey's cross from the right for his fourth goal in as many games.

But Villa's hopes of leapfrogging Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea were ended by Delap's second from inside the penalty area.

Manchester United were hosting Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham in the late match.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press