Alexander Isak Goal Seals Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth
Alexander Isak’s 57th-minute finish gave Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth, sending them into the international break in sixth place.
What we know
- Cody Gakpo created the decisive goal from the right. His cross deflected off Florian Wirtz and dropped for Isak, who converted from close range.
- Liverpool now have nine points after their second league victory of the campaign. Bournemouth stay 17th on three points, level with Coventry.
- Bournemouth, coached by Marco Rose, controlled much of the first half with an aggressive press but could not turn their pressure into a goal.
- Bradley Barcola tested Djordje Petrovic after driving through the defence, while Dominik Szoboszlai sent a free-kick narrowly wide.
- Evanilson went closest to a late Bournemouth equaliser, but his curling effort was gathered by Alisson. James Hill then blocked Isak when Gakpo released him for a potential second.
- Substitute Lewis Koumas also missed a stoppage-time chance to wrap up the result, shooting straight at Petrovic after Victor Munoz’s pass.
What happens next
Liverpool return from the international break to host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, October 11. Iraola’s side will chase a first home league win of the season after draws with Nottingham Forest, 2-2, and Fulham, 0-0.
