ISAK BRACE FIRES LIVERPOOL TO FIRST IRAOLA WIN!

ISAK BRACE FIRES LIVERPOOL TO FIRST IRAOLA WIN!

Ipswich Town 0–2 Liverpool — Premier League

Liverpool have finally tasted victory under new head coach Andoni Iraola, as a devastating early double from Alexander Isak secured a 2–0 away win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Isak struck twice inside the opening nine minutes, finding the net in the 6th and 9th minutes, with Cody Gakpo providing the assist for both goals. (Reuters)

The Swedish striker’s clinical finishing gave Liverpool a dream start and put them firmly in control. The Reds then managed the game effectively to protect their advantage and record their first clean sheet of the Premier League campaign.

Alexander Isak said, “This year finally I had a normal pre-season. Last year was not easy. It was a long injury, a difficult season in general”.

“I was thinking just to have a good World Cup, and have a pre season. Last season now behind me, and it’s good”.

The victory is also Iraola’s first Premier League win as Liverpool manager, following consecutive 2–2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in his opening two league matches. (Reuters)

BARCOLA MAKES LIVERPOOL DEBUT

There was another major talking point for Liverpool fans as new signing Bradley Barcola finally made his Reds debut.

The French winger, who joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain, was introduced from the bench in the second half, offering a glimpse of the attacking options now available to Iraola.

Liverpool also handed Ronald Araújo his first start for the club, with the Uruguay international deployed at right-back.

📊 MATCH FACT

Isak’s brace takes his Premier League goal tally to three for the season, while all three of his league goals so far have been assisted by Gakpo.

Liverpool now move to five points from three Premier League matches, while Ipswich remain on three points.

FULL-TIME: Ipswich Town 0–2 Liverpool

⚽ 6’ — Alexander Isak ⚽ 9’ — Alexander Isak

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