Isak brace secures Liverpool win at Ipswich

Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to secure a 2-0 victory for Liverpool over Ipswich Town on Friday, marking the first win for new manager Andoni Iraola. The striker's early brace at Portman Road set Liverpool on their way to a comfortable result, with Cody Gakpo providing the assists for both goals. Isak's first goal came in the sixth minute, when he received a pass from Gakpo on the edge of the area and fired past Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. Just three minutes later, Gakpo again found Isak, this time with a through ball, which the Swedish forward calmly slotted home for his second. The goals bring Isak's tally to three for the new Premier League season. The victory lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains their unbeaten start under Iraola, whose previous two matches resulted in draws. The team's defensive performance was also highlighted, as they secured their first clean sheet of the season. New signing Bradley Barcola made his Premier League debut for Liverpool as a second-half substitute, entering the match around the hour mark. Barcola, who joined the club for £116 million this week, added to Liverpool's attacking options.