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  "id": 5657243,
  "title": "Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/isak-fires-liverpool-to-first-win-under-iraola-at-ipswich-5657243",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T22:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1525961/isak-fires-liverpool-first-win-under-iraola-ipswich"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Isak scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of the match, propelling Liverpool to a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday. Isak, whose £125 million transfer from Newcastle was matched by Manchester City's signing of Enzo Fernandez, is beginning to fulfill his potential. However, 12 months after his move, Isak is finally starting to deliver on his price tag. Ipswich never recovered from their disastrous start and allowed Liverpool to cruise to victory at Portman Road. Bradley Barcola, Liverpool's £100 million signing, made his debut as a second-half substitute. This victory lifts Liverpool to fifth place in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for new manager Andoni Iraola. Despite a pair of 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, Iraola's opening two games in charge have been entertaining but haven't eased doubts about Liverpool's ability to challenge at the top of the table. Iraola expressed his gratitude for the win, stating, \"We needed it. Definitely needed this one.\"",
  "summary": "IPSWICH: Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Early Isak double leads Liverpool to victory at Ipswich",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/early-isak-double-leads-liverpool-to-victory-at-ipswich",
        "published": "2026-09-04T21:02:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/isak-fires-liverpool-to-first-win-under-iraola-at-ipswich",
        "published": "2026-09-04T21:14:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Isak double at Ipswich earns Iraola first Liverpool win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/isak-double-at-ipswich-earns-iraola-first-liverpool-win",
        "published": "2026-09-05T00:15:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}