August 17, (THEWILL) – Liverpool claimed a 2-0 victory against newly-promoted Ipswich Town in their English Premier League opener on Saturday. New manager Arne Slot marked his competitive debut with a win, thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in the second half.
The match at Portman Road saw Ipswich, back in the top flight after 22 years, hold their own in the first half. Celebrity supporter Ed Sheeran was present for the opening 45 minutes before departing for a concert engagement.
Liverpool’s performance improved significantly after the break. Jota broke the deadlock on 60 minutes, finishing off a move initiated by Trent Alexander-Arnold and assisted by Salah. Salah himself doubled the lead five minutes later, combining well with Dominik Szoboszlai.
Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton prevented a larger deficit with several late saves. The result ended Ipswich’s 12-month unbeaten run at home in league matches, providing a stark introduction to EPL football.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures appear favourable, with matches against Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Wolves, and Crystal Palace in the near future. This win gives Slot a solid foundation to build upon in his new role at Anfield.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
