IPSWICH, 05 September, 2026 (News Desk): Alexander Isak scored twice inside the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool secured their first victory under new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 win over Ipswich at Portman Road on Friday. The result lifted Liverpool to fifth in the Premier League table and extended Iraola’s unbeaten start after two entertaining draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Isak, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle in a record £125 million transfer, showed signs of finding his best form after a difficult first season at Anfield. Cody Gakpo played a key role in both goals, providing the assists as Isak first capitalised on a goalkeeping error before racing onto a through ball to score at the near post. The Swedish striker now has three goals in three games this season.Liverpool handed a Premier League debut to their latest £100 million signing Bradley Barcola in the second half, with Isak making way shortly after the hour mark. Although Liverpool’s attacking threat decreased after the break, Iraola was pleased with the clean sheet following criticism of the team’s defending in the opening weeks. Ipswich, meanwhile, suffered another heavy defeat after a 5-2 loss to Manchester United.