Liverpool beat Ipswich as Isak goals hand Iraola first Premier League win
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, marking the first win for manager Andoni Iraola. Alexander Isak scored twice, and new signing Bradley Barcola made his debut.
Why it matters
The victory relieves pressure on the new management team and establishes a positive tone for Liverpool's early-season campaign.
Bradley Barcola makes his debut as Alexander Isak scores both Liverpool goals in 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their second goal [Paul Childs/Reuters] By Kevin Hand Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 Alexander Isak scored twice for Liverpool in their 2-0 Premier League win at Ipswich Town, handing Reds manager Andoni Iraola his first win since taking over in the summer.
Sweden international Isak pounced in the sixth and ninth minutes of Friday’s match at Portman Road to ease Liverpool nerves that a third successive winless match may be in the offing.
With his side in cruise control in the second period, Iraola was able to look to the bench to hand a 64th-minute debut to Bradley Barcola, who became the club’s record signing with his summer move from Paris Saint-Germain.
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