Isak's double ends the wait
First win of the season, and it came quickly. Alexander Isak scored twice inside nine minutes at Portman Road as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2–0 on Friday (3) (9). That is the first Premier League victory of the campaign after three straight draws. Your team moves to 5 points from 3 games.
Isak: the hard start is behind me
Isak was honest about his difficult opening to life at Liverpool. "It's not easy. It was a long injury, a tough season overall," he said, adding that last season is now behind him and he just wanted a good World Cup and pre-season (9) (12). Two goals in nine minutes is a decent way to prove it.
Gakpo set them both up
Cody Gakpo assisted both Isak goals at Ipswich (6) (10). Iraola had no doubt about him after a summer of transfer talk. "I had no doubt," he said (10). The two combined brilliantly in the opening stretch, and their manager saw his plan come to life early.
Atlético Madrid next
Champions League opens Wednesday, September 9, with Atlético Madrid at Anfield. Kickoff 21:00 CEST. Fulham follow in the league on Saturday, September 12.
Fan reactions
Supporters are buzzing about Bradley Barcola's debut cameo, with one fan noting he already set the highest pace in the league and should have had an assist after squaring for Szoboszlai. The trivela got its own dedicated thread. Iraola's touchline reaction to both goals, shouting "Milos" and then "Yessss Codyyyy. Let's goooo," is doing the rounds too. The fanbase sounds energised by a first win and a few bright new pieces. You can join the discussion in the match reaction thread.
