Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 on Sep 4

Liverpool secured their first victory of the Premier League season on Friday evening, defeating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road. Striker Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening minutes to give manager Andoni Iraola's side the crucial three points. The Reds, who had drawn their opening two matches of the campaign, started emphatically. Isak opened the scoring in the sixth minute, his shot flashing through the arms of Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. He doubled Liverpool's lead just three minutes later, capitalizing on another defensive lapse from Scherpen. After receiving a through ball from Cody Gakpo, Isak rounded the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home. Isak, Liverpool's British record signing from Newcastle last summer for £125 million, had been under scrutiny for his form. His brace marked his first multi-goal game for the club and his first goals in consecutive matches for Liverpool. Gakpo provided assists for both of Isak's goals, operating in his preferred inside left channel. Liverpool's tactical approach involved a high press that stifled Ipswich's attempts to build from the back.