Isak strike lifts Liverpool past Bournemouth on Iraola’s return
Liverpool beat Bournemouth to return to winning ways in the Premier League, with Alexander Isak scoring the decisive goal on Andoni Iraola’s emotional return to his former club. Liverpool were not at their dominant best, but defended effectively and produced enough quality after half-time to secure three points.
Bournemouth created the clearest opportunity of a largely even first half, but Alisson denied Evanilson. Cody Gakpo then crossed from the right, and Isak finished from close range after the ball fell to him near the six-yard box; it was his fourth goal of the season, all assisted by Gakpo.
- Isak’s second-half goal earned Liverpool victory.
- Bournemouth threatened but lacked a finishing edge.
- Iraola’s return ended in defeat.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Isak pounces to give Liverpool victory on Iraola’s return to Bournemouth”.