Liverpool earns 2-0 win against Ipswich Town behind Cody Gakpo assists
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town on Friday evening in the Premier League. Cody Gakpo provided the primary creative spark for the Reds, assisting both goals scored by Alexander Isak. Gakpo set up the opening goal after six minutes and delivered an outside-of-the-boot pass to set up the second goal shortly after. The forward has now recorded one goal and three assists through three matches this season. Manager Andoni Iraola praised Gakpo's performance and his versatility across the front line during the post-match press conference. The result follows a summer transfer window where Liverpool blocked a potential move for the 27-year-old to Manchester City due to a lack of replacement options. Iraola noted that Gakpo remains a key part of the squad despite intense competition for playing time among the attacking group.
- •Liverpool earned a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday.
- •Alexander Isak scored both goals following assists from Cody Gakpo.
- •Gakpo has recorded one goal and three assists in three league matches.
- •Andoni Iraola confirmed Liverpool blocked a transfer for Gakpo to Manchester City this summer.
- •Iraola plans to utilize Gakpo's versatility across all three front-line positions.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola hails Gakpo’s dazzling start as Liverpool down Ipswich: “No doubt about his quality”
- 11:00 PMSB Nation — Digging Deeper Into Liverpool’s Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Ipswich Town - The Liverpool Offside
"Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said he has no doubt about Cody Gakpo's quality after the forward's fine start to the season.Gakpo set up both goals for Alexander Isak as Liverpool earned a 2-0 wi...
"Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo starred as Liverpool eased past a not very good Ipswich Town in Premier League action.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:05 AMIraola hails Gakpo’s dazzling start as Liverpool down Ipswich: “No doubt about his quality”
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said he has no doubt about Cody Gakpo's quality after the forward's fine start to the season.Gakpo set up both goals for Alexander Isak as Liverpool earned a 2-0 wi...
- SB NationSep 4, 2026, 11:00 PMDigging Deeper Into Liverpool’s Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Ipswich Town - The Liverpool Offside
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo starred as Liverpool eased past a not very good Ipswich Town in Premier League action.
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