Alexander Isak's 57th-minute strike gives Andoni Iraola a winning return to Bournemouth for Liverpool

From the Newshound archive · first published 21 September 2026.

Alexander Isak has already surpassed his entire previous Premier League goal tally in just five matches this season, netting his fourth of the campaign to seal a 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium. Iraola was warmly received by the Bournemouth crowd on his first visit since leaving for Anfield, exchanging a hug with his German successor Marco Rose before kick-off. Cody Gakpo's build-up play proved decisive, teeing up Isak's second-half breakthrough. Liverpool's unbeaten Premier League run continues with a second win for Iraola.

Bournemouth had beaten Real Sociedad in Europe on Thursday, giving them two fewer days' rest than Liverpool.

Djordje Petrovic kept Bournemouth in the game before the break, saving a deflected Bradley Barcola effort with his leg.

Jamie Carragher said Alex Scott, linked with Chelsea and Liverpool, is 'a wonderful player' Iraola could yet pursue through his Bournemouth ties.