Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah scored second-half goals to give Liverpool a hard-fought 0-2 away win against newly promoted Ipswich Town in Arne Slot’s debut as head coach.
Jota broke the deadlock after the hour mark, finishing off a well-crafted move involving Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Salah doubled the lead just five minutes later, converting a pass from Dominik Szoboszlai to set a Premier League record with his ninth opening-day goal. Ipswich, playing their first top-flight game in 22 years, put up a strong fight in the first half but struggled to contain Liverpool’s pressure after the break.
Liverpool’s performance improved significantly in the second half, with Alexander-Arnold and Salah leading the charge. Ipswich created early chances, with Jacob Greaves and Omari Hutchinson both testing Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson, but the hosts couldn’t sustain their momentum.
Despite a spirited first-half display, Ipswich ultimately succumbed to Liverpool’s relentless attacks, suffering their first home defeat in nearly 12 months. The victory offers a positive start to Slot’s tenure at Liverpool, as the team builds on a strong pre-season and sets high expectations for the season ahead.
