Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool?
Alexander Isak scored two goals in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, marking a potential turning point for the striker's career at the club. The match also featured a debut for new signing Bradley Barcola under manager Andoni Iraola.
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High-profile player performance and managerial success are central to the financial and competitive health of top-tier Premier League clubs.
Figure caption, Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Chief football writer at Portman Road Published 4 September 2026 Alexander Isak was the £125m striker who finally arrived at Liverpool by tormenting Ipswich Town - while Cody Gakpo's virtuoso performance had them giving thanks he never left.
The nuts and bolts of a comfortable Friday in Suffolk were that Liverpool won 2-0 - thanks to two Isak goals in the first nine minutes, giving them their first Premier League victory of the season and new manager Andoni Iraola's first since succeeding the sacked Arne Slot.
Liverpool 's win must be placed in the context of being against a newly promoted Ipswich Town who were game, but who shipped five goals at Manchester United last week and look ripe for the picking against attacking quality.
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