Liverpool delivered a dominant performance at Anfield, dismantling Ipswich Town 4-1 in a commanding Premier League display. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, and a brace from Cody Gakpo sealed the win, with Jacob Greaves scoring a late consolation for the visitors.
Match Summary
- First Half:
Liverpool started strong, with Dominik Szoboszlai opening the scoring in the 10th minute after a precise through-ball from Ibrahima Konaté. Salah doubled the lead with a clinical finish from a tight angle, assisted by Gakpo, who then bundled in Liverpool’s third before halftime. - Second Half:
Ipswich struggled to create chances, managing their first shot on the hour mark. Cody Gakpo added his second with a well-placed header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross. Jacob Greaves scored a powerful header in stoppage time to give Ipswich a late consolation.
Player Ratings
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Alisson – 6.1
A quiet game for the Brazilian, who had little to do. - RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8.3
Outstanding in attack, capped with a pinpoint assist for Gakpo’s second goal. - CB: Ibrahima Konaté – 8.6
Commanding at the back and contributed with a key assist for Szoboszlai’s opener. - CB: Virgil van Dijk – 7.6
Solid and composed as always, keeping Ipswich’s attackers at bay. - LB: Andy Robertson – 7.5
Reliable defensively and a constant outlet on the left. - DM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7.5
Controlled the midfield with ease, linking defense and attack effectively. - DM: Alexis Mac Allister – 7.6
Energetic and efficient, offering balance in midfield. - RM: Mohamed Salah – 7.8
Scored a well-taken goal and posed a constant threat down the right. - AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.9
Scored the opener with a clinical finish and was a creative spark throughout. - LM: Cody Gakpo – 9.1 (Player of the Match)
A standout performance with two goals and an assist. - ST: Luis Diaz – 6.5
Worked hard but lacked the end product.
Substitutes:
- Harvey Elliot (68′) – 6.2
- Darwin Núñez (68′) – 6.3
- Wataru Endo (68′) – 6.3
- Jayden Danns (80′) – 5.8
- Federico Chiesa (86′) – 6.0
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Christian Walton – 4.7
Overwhelmed by Liverpool’s attack, struggled to make an impact. - RB: Axel Tuanzebe – 5.6
Found it difficult to contain Liverpool’s wide players. - CB: Dara O’Shea – 5.5
Struggled to deal with Liverpool’s movement in attack. - CB: Jacob Greaves – 6.7
Scored Ipswich’s consolation goal and showed resilience at the back. - LB: Leif Davis – 6.1
Worked hard defensively but was often overrun. - DM: Sam Morsy – 5.8
Couldn’t impose himself in midfield. - DM: Kalvin Phillips – 6.2
Showed glimpses of quality but lacked consistency. - RM: Wes Burns – 6.0
Struggled to make an impact before being substituted. - AM: Omari Hutchinson – 6.8
Ipswich’s most creative player, but lacked support. - LM: Jaden Philogene – 6.1
Showed some flashes but was largely ineffective. - ST: Liam Delap – 5.6
Isolated and unable to trouble Liverpool’s defense.
Substitutes:
- Ben Johnson (29′) – 6.2
- Conor Townsend (46′) – 6.7
- Nathan Broadhead (79′) – 6.3
- George Hirst (79′) – 6.1
- Julio Enciso (79′) – 7.0
Player of the Match
Cody Gakpo – A superb performance with two goals and an assist, showcasing his attacking prowess and clinical finishing.
Conclusion
Liverpool’s dominant display keeps them firmly in the Premier League title race, while Ipswich will need to regroup after a tough outing. With Gakpo, Salah, and Szoboszlai in top form, the Reds look poised to continue their strong run of results.
