Former Blues goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has made a bold claim about Ipswich’s survival chances — and his reasoning centres on one crucial advantage rival promoted clubs simply don’t have

Ipswich Town supporters worried about a second Premier League relegation battle may want to take note: a man who’s played at the very top level for over a decade believes the Blues are actually in the strongest position of any newly-promoted side to stay up this season.

The Man Making the Claim

Asmir Begovic knows a thing or two about top-flight football. The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who had a spell at Portman Road back in 2009 before going on to play for Stoke, Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Everton, has been full of praise for how Ipswich have approached this summer’s transfer window.

Why He Rates Ipswich’s Chances So Highly

Speaking to Hajper, Begovic explained exactly why he believes Ipswich stand out from their promoted rivals:

“I think, generally, Ipswich are probably the best-equipped promoted team to push for staying in the Premier League this year. Their experience a couple of years ago will have done them a lot of good, giving them a feel for what the Premier League is all about.

“Those players will have seen what it’s like and taken that experience into this season. The club has also invested further to strengthen the squad.

“They’re in a great position to have a good go this year; they have strength in depth, options, and match-winners.”

The Signings That Have Impressed Him Most

Begovic didn’t hold back when discussing specific additions to the squad, highlighting the value of bringing in players who already have proven top-flight pedigree rather than gambling on unproven talent:

“They’ve brought in some established players, which I really like. Sasa Lukic, who has Premier League experience with Fulham, Daizen Maeda, who has been at Celtic, and Zian Flemming, who has scored goals in the Premier League.

“There are some really good players there who have made an impact at the highest level and can hopefully help Ipswich achieve what they want to achieve.”

Why Prior Premier League Experience Matters So Much

Begovic’s core argument hinges on a simple but often underestimated factor — familiarity. Unlike some promoted clubs entering the top flight completely fresh, several of Ipswich’s key players have already experienced the physical and mental demands of a full Premier League campaign. That, combined with a summer of smart, experienced signings rather than speculative gambles, gives the Blues a genuine platform to build from.

What This Means for Ipswich Fans

For a fanbase that endured a difficult return to the top flight last time around, hearing a respected former Premier League goalkeeper single out their squad depth and recruitment strategy as genuinely superior to their promoted rivals will offer real encouragement. Whether that translates into Premier League survival remains to be seen — but on paper, at least, Begovic believes Ipswich have built something capable of getting the job done.