Early Isak double leads Liverpool to victory at Ipswich

Liverpool's Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to secure a 2-0 victory over Ipswich for new manager Andoni Iraola on Friday. The Swede's £125 million transfer from Newcastle matches Manchester City's £85 million signing of Enzo Fernandez. Liverpool's latest £100 million signing, Bradley Barcola, made his debut as a second-half substitute but had little impact on the match.

Ipswich struggled to recover from their poor start and were eventually outplayed by the hosts. The win lifts Liverpool to fifth in the Premier League table and continues Iraola's unbeaten start to his tenure at the club. While Ipswich's 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest did not alleviate concerns about their ability to challenge for the top positions, the defeat to Liverpool provides a much-needed boost for the team.

The introduction of Barcola to the lineup was a significant investment, but it also allowed the club to strengthen other areas of the field. Isak's goal-scoring form this season, evidenced by his three goals in three games, has been impressive, aided by the assistance of teammate Cody Gakpo, who could have moved to Manchester City but opted to stay and help kick-start Liverpool's season.