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O’Neil on when he’ll start looking at league table – and what’s more important now

Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil isn't looking at the Premier League table just yet - with most of the focus on how his side are performing instead.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
O’Neil on when he’ll start looking at league table – and what’s more important now
Key Things to Know
  • Gary O'Neil revealed he will not focus on the Premier League table until roughly four matches remain.
  • O'Neil emphasized that Ipswich Town's primary measure of success is team performance rather than league standings.
  • Ipswich Town sit 14th in the Premier League table with 11 points from their first nine matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil stated that he is not currently paying attention to the Premier League standings. Instead, the manager explained that his primary focus remains entirely on his squad's on-pitch performances. O'Neil noted that while the table will become an obvious consideration with four matches left in the season, his present priority is ensuring consistent, high-level performances from match to match.

Town currently sit in 14th place with 11 points after winning three matches and drawing two across their opening nine fixtures. In a tightly contested table, Ipswich sit just four points behind fifth-place Liverpool as they prepare for a home match against Bournemouth.

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