Alexander Isak’s Brace Gives Liverpool First Premier League Win Under Iraola

Alexander Isak settled Liverpool’s match against Ipswich Town before the game had properly opened up. The Swedish forward scored twice inside the first nine minutes, securing Liverpool’s first Premier League win under manager Andoni Iraola.

Liverpool took the lead in the sixth minute after Cody Gakpo threaded a well-timed pass into Isak’s path. Isak struck a powerful finish beyond Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. Three minutes later, Gakpo again supplied the pass, and Isak calmly completed the move for Liverpool’s second.

Isak appeared to have claimed a first-half hat-trick when he tapped in Florian Wirtz’s cross, but officials ruled out the goal for offside. Scherpen then kept Ipswich in the match with several saves, including three stops from long-range attempts by Dominik Szoboszlai.

Ipswich gradually found more of the game but struggled to create clear chances. Alexis Mac Allister’s header was saved early in the second half, while Julio Enciso forced Alisson into action with a curling effort. Liverpool also introduced former Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola for his Premier League debut in the 64th minute, replacing Victor Munoz.

The visitors managed the closing stages without major difficulty. The win lifted Liverpool to fifth with five points, while Ipswich remained 13th on three points.