Andoni Iraola secured his first win as Liverpool manager as goals from Alexander Isak inside the opening 10 minutes sank Ipswich Town on Friday night. The victory also brought a first appearance for new signing Bradley Barcola, introduced from the bench, and offered further evidence that Isak, who endured a difficult debut season before injury sidelined him for five months, is returning to form after also scoring against Nottingham Forest.

Isak struck twice inside 10 minutes, both goals set up by surging runs from Cody Gakpo, and had a third effort ruled out for offside before half-time. Ronald Araújo made his first start at right-back, while £123m signing Barcola was held back until the second half, when Liverpool's attacking play grew even sharper. Ipswich, managed by Gary O'Neil and still seeking their first home win, struggled defensively despite spells of promise from Julio Enciso and Leif Davis, with the game growing increasingly feisty after the break.