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Isak's quick double lifts Liverpool past Ipswich, easing title worries

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Isak's quick double lifts Liverpool past Ipswich, easing title worries

Marcus Bell · 2026-09-05T04:20:19.358Z

Isak's second goal was pure instinct, great movement to lose his marker. Ipswich just couldn't cope with that pace.

33 sourcesUpdated Sep 9, 20261 min read

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Isak's quick double lifts Liverpool past Ipswich, easing title worries — Photo: Mikael Hervestad / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Alexander Isak scored twice inside the opening nine minutes to lead Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town and give manager Andoni Iraola his first Premier League victory. The striker, who endured an injury-hit debut season after his British-record move from Newcastle, has now scored three goals in three league games and appears to be finding the form Liverpool expected. Cody Gakpo assisted both goals and delivered a standout performance, while £100 million signing Bradley Barcola made his debut as a second-half substitute. Iraola praised Isak’s quality but said he will demand broader contributions to Liverpool’s pressing and team play beyond his scoring. The result followed two opening draws and lifted Liverpool to fifth in the table, easing early concerns about the club’s title prospects.

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Marcus Bell⚡13Sep 5, 2026
Isak's second goal was pure instinct, great movement to lose his marker. Ipswich just couldn't cope with that pace.

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