Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Ipswich marked their Premier League return with a thrilling 2-1 win over Sunderland at Portman Road, needing a late moment of magic off the bench to get it done. It capped a dramatic top-flight opener for the newly promoted Tractor Boys in front of a buzzing home crowd. Emerson put the hosts ahead in the first half, finishing off a move started by Julio Enciso. Sunderland hit back before the break through Nilson Angulo, who curled a stunning direct free-kick past the keeper, reportedly the club's first such goal in over a decade, leveling things at 1-1 at halftime. With the game there for the taking late on, substitute Jack Clarke struck a powerful effort from the edge of the box that flew in to restore Ipswich's lead and settle the contest. For Ipswich, it's the perfect start back among the elite, three points and belief that they can compete. Sunderland will be frustrated to come away empty-handed after matching their hosts for long spells, but Angulo's wonder-strike offers an early sign of quality to build on as their own season gets underway.