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Ipswich Town are fighting to stay in the Premier League this season and one defender is helping to bolster those hopes
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With just one win in 13 so far, Ipswich Town really are fighting above all to remain in the Premier League this season. The Tractor Boys, managed by Kieran Mc Kenna, are up against it most weeks as they go toe-to-toe with some of England's best sides. Their win against Tottenham Hotspur just a few weeks ago has renewed hopes around Portman Road as to what can be achieved this term. As is the case with most promoted teams, their hidden gems are already being touted with moves elsewhere and should relegation happen, Town will be lucky to keep hold of one 24-year-old who continues to impress. Ipswich full-back Leif Davis is one of those who continues to stand out for Mc Kenna and his side with his output on the pitch growing week by week. According to statistics compiled by The Athletic, only one other player - Junya Ito of Ligue 1 side Reims - has created a larger proportion of his team's chances across Europe's top five leagues. The data also shows Chelsea are becoming heavily reliant on Cole Palmer and the same can be said about Bukayo Saka at Arsenal. Raphinha's good form at Barcelona too means he makes the list in what has been a blistering campaign for the Brazilian. Davis, however, has created a staggering 31. 3% of Ipswich's key passes, with only Ito at Reims - 33. 9% - boasting a higher output. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The 24-year-old joined Town from Leeds United back in 2022 and since then has been pivotal to the way Mc Kenna's side play, with and without the ball. Davis has also just signed a new contract at Portman Road until the summer of 2028. He, Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson are just three stars making a name for themselves this year, with Who Scored also relaying data that Dara O'Shea has averaged a rating of 6. 83 in 10 outings for Ipswich. In Four Four Two's view, it is obvious Ipswich have tied down Davis to a bumper contract knowing full well he could leave the club in the summer should suitors make their interest known. At 24, he is the perfect age and we think clubs including Aston Villa and Liverpool would be stupid not to take a look at him. Ipswich Town are back in Premier League action on Tuesday evening as they take on fellow strugglers Crystal Palace live on Amazon Prime Sport. Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire. Manchester United's player of the season linked with SHOCK Real Madrid move: report Liverpool report: Move for superstar striker is edging closer following confirmation of 'concrete interest' Riqui Puig, Emil Forsberg and Marco Reus will wear these soccer cleats in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday - and they're all discounted for Cyber Monday Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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