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.

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.

Ipswich vs Brighton tips. Draw - 14/5 Bet365. Brighton travel to Ipswich on Thursday looking for their first league win in nine matches dating back to 23 November, when they beat

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.