Alexander Isak’s brace secured a first Premier League win of the season for Liverpool are they defeated Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road. The Reds remain unbeaten under new boss Andoni Iraola, thanks to two previous draws, with the manager admitting before the game that he was frustrated not to have won with Liverpool yet. But he had no need of frustration against the Tractor Boys as Isak, supplied both times by Cody Gakpo, fired the visitors into the lead and doubled the score inside the opening 10 minutes. Ipswich were decent but lacked quality in the final third which cost them in their pursuit of a come back but the night will be remembered for Isak’s revival and his developing relationship with Gakpo. Liverpool secure the points and set down a challenge for their rivals ahead of the weekend’s fixtures. Relive updates from Ipswich v Liverpool in the Premier League, below:PinnedAlexander Isak kick-starts Liverpool career with first Reds brace at helpless IpswichAndoni Iraola earned his first competitive win as Reds manager, with his leading No 9 finally arriving in a Liverpool shirt on a night where Bradley Barcola also made his Premier League bow.Kieran Jackson at Portman Road4 September 2026 22:07Liverpool’s goalscorer said: "We were waiting for the first win. We talked about starting the game good, which we haven't done recently, so it was perfect for us to get two good quick goals.“With a normal pre-season, I think we are starting to get to the way we want to play. To be offensive and attack the defence. I think we did that today. We scored two, and we could of scored more."It was not easy. It was obviously a long injury and a difficult season in general. I was thinking to have a good World Cup, and then to start off the season well, which I think I have done now. It's kind of behind me, but it wasn't easy."Mike Jones4 September 2026 23:00Van Dijk on Gakpo staying at Liverpool"Massive,” said the Liverpool captain in response to how important it is that Cody Gakpo remained at the club. “I said it before the transfer window had closed, he's important for us, and he will be important this season. “He showed it today again; he showed it last week as well, and over the last couple of years. [He needs to] just keep going." Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:52Liverpool were more directLiverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has been assessing his team’s performance and praised their directness at the start of the game. “I think we were a little bit more direct in the beginning, which is what we wanted to put the danger in their half and create a bit of chaos,” he explained. “Great goals. Cody [Gakpo] was outstanding. Great win, and on to the next." Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:45Gakpo on partnership with IsakCody Gakpo supplied both goals for Alexander Isak tonight and he was asked about their developing relationship. "Yeah, we will see,” he replied. “We always train together, and always try to get to know each other better. “Hopefully we can assist each other many times. He owes me a few assists now!" Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:38Gakpo reacts to Liverpool winHere’s some reaction from Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo. "I think it was a great game today,” he said.“Obviously some things we have to improve still but a much-needed win for us, and I'm really glad that we got the three points." Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:32A leaky defenceIpswich have already conceded eight goals in the Premier League this season, their most after three games of a league campaign since 1964-65 (eight in the second tier). Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:25Eyebrow raisingLiverpool have now won as many Premier League away games by two or goals this season (one) as they did in the whole of last season (a 2-0 win at West Ham in November 2025). Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:13Iraola's first winAndoni Iraola secured his first win of the Premier League season as Liverpool manager following 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. (Getty)Mike Jones4 September 2026 22:04Full-time! Ipswich 0-2 LiverpoolLiverpool get the three points!An early blitz from Alexander Isak, who proved his ruthlessness in front of goal, was enough to win the game. It is Andoni Iraola’s first win as Liverpool boss in the league and it was also a first introduction to the English game for Bradley Barcola. A good win for Liverpool and another blow to a spirited Ipswich Town.Mike Jones4 September 2026 21:54