North Stander: Next three games are vital - here's how many points I'd be happy with

Ipswich Town’s supporter reflects on a near-miss at Manchester City, praising the late surge that kept the match competitive despite a heavy home-team challenge. With 12 minutes of added time shown, the fan narrative emphasizes Ipswich’s 90th-minute goal and the confidence drawn from the performance at the Etihad. The writer argues the real test lies in the next three fixtures—against Forest, Hull and Bournemouth—calling them pivotal for Ipswich’s hopes of surviving a “brutal division.” They highlight tactical flexibility, including a shift to wing-backs and substituting defender Jacob Greaves for Jack Clarke, and point to a record of late goals. They also note missing Sasa Lukic, while praising Zian Flemming’s penalty following Abdoul Fatawu’s clip.