Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, highlighted by two early goals from striker Alexander Isak. The match marked a successful start for new manager Andoni Iraola and a return to form for Isak after a difficult previous season.
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Figure caption, Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Chief football writer at Portman Road Published 8 hours ago 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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