Isak goal sends Liverpool past Bournemouth in Iraola's return
The short version
- Liverpool beat Bournemouth in the Premier League.
- Alexander Isak scored the winner in the second half.
- Cody Gakpo assisted the goal and has set up all four of Isak's goals this season.
- The match was Andoni Iraola's first return to Bournemouth since leaving as manager.
Alexander Isak's second-half finish gave Liverpool a Premier League win at Bournemouth in Andoni Iraola's first trip back to his former club.
Liverpool left Bournemouth with three Premier League points as Alexander Isak scored the game's decisive goal in the second half.
The match marked Andoni Iraola's return to the club he managed last season. After the final whistle, he embraced both his current players and the Bournemouth players he had previously coached.
Cody Gakpo provided the assist on Isak's goal and has now set up all four of the striker's goals this season. Isak had earlier sent a first-time effort well off target in an otherwise quiet outing before finding the net.
The result put Liverpool back in the win column in the Premier League.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian.
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