Liverpool get first win under Iraola; Barcola debuts vs Ipswich (2-0)

Liverpool broke their Premier League slump and delivered their first win of the 2026-27 season. The Reds, now under Andoni Iraola, beat Ipswich 2-0 on Matchday 3, following two draws at the start. As L'Équipe reports, it was the first success for Iraola’s reign in the competition.

Early goals, instant control

The game was shaped in the opening moments. After pressure from Milos Kerkez, Abdul Fatawu lost possession and Cody Gakpo released Alexander Isak in the box. The Swede finished powerfully, despite the keeper getting a touch, to make it 1-0 in the 6th minute.

Gakpo and Isak keep producing

Just moments later, the same attacking duo combined again. From a superb right-footed outside-of-the-boot pass, Gakpo played Isak in, who embarrassed Jacob Greaves with a double feint before beating Kjell Scherpen for 2-0 in the 9th minute. L'Équipe adds that an offside call denied Isak a hat-trick in the 33rd minute. Heading into this match, Isak had 3 goals and Gakpo 3 assists since the start of the campaign.

Barcola’s first outing

The headline signing made his Premier League debut: Bradley Barcola, arriving from PSG at the end of August for €140m. He started on the bench and came on in the 64th minute for Victor Muñoz, playing roughly forty minutes. L'Équipe notes he was lively on the left, with bursts forward in the 71st minute, and another chance in the 77th minute when he picked out Gakpo in the area, only for the shot to be blocked.