Leicester City came to Ipswich expecting to win – but a draw was still a better result for them than it was for the home side, manager Steve Cooper said.
City required a 94th-minute equaliser from Jordan Ayew for a share of the points at Portman Road, the substitute slotting in another late goal after the Tractor Boys had been reduced to 10 men. Kalvin Phillips was sent off for a second bookable offence with around 15 minutes to play.
Both City and Ipswich are expected to battle for survival this season, but Cooper feels his side are superior to the Tractor Boys if they play close to their best. Despite that, he also said a draw for his side was better than it was for the hosts, who remain winless since promotion.
A draw is what it is and we have to accept it. It’s a point away from home in the Premier League, even though we’re disappointed we didn’t win, it’s not the end of the world. Out of the two teams it will be a better result for us.”
City started well but their levels dropped midway through the first half and they went behind to a Leif Davis volley. They were struggling in their response until the red card, but eventually found a leveller, the manager particularly impressed with the composure of the experienced Ayew and Jamie Vardy amid the chaos at the death.
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