Ipswich's New Manager and Big Spend Ahead of Premier League Return

Ipswich Town have a new manager and a higher net spend than Manchester City, but will it be enough to avoid relegation?

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Last season

2nd in Championship

Predicted position

19th by Guardian writers

What happened. Ipswich Town are preparing for the 2026-27 Premier League season with a new manager and a higher net spend than Manchester City, yet Guardian writers predict they will finish 19th.

Ipswich have a new manager ahead of the new season.
Their net spend exceeds Manchester City's, highlighting significant investment.
Guardian writers' average prediction places them 19th, risking another relegation.

The club aims to avoid a yo-yo pattern of relegation after earning promotion from the Championship.

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