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Clarke's Brace Lifts Ipswich to Second in Championship
21 Jan
Summary
- Jack Clarke scored twice, becoming Ipswich's leading scorer.
- Ipswich won their fourth consecutive match, moving to second place.
- Bristol City's coach cited a lack of sharpness in critical moments.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna expressed satisfaction with his team's performance after their 2-0 win over Bristol City, a result that elevated them to second place in the Championship. Jack Clarke was instrumental, netting both goals, including one in each half, to become Ipswich's leading league goalscorer.
The victory extended Ipswich's winning streak to four games. They now sit a point ahead of Middlesbrough, with league leaders Coventry eight points clear. McKenna praised his team's discipline and clinical finishing, particularly in seeing out the game at 2-0.
Conversely, Bristol City's head coach Gerhard Struber lamented his team's lack of sharpness in crucial moments. The defeat meant the Robins have won only one of their last five league matches, dropping them into mid-table after holding a top-six position at Christmas. Struber felt his team gave the game away cheaply and lacked the necessary cutting edge.
