Liverpool won 2-0 against Ipswich Town away and started the Premier League in the best possible way. In Arne Slot’s debut as coach, the goals were scored by Diego Jota and Mohamed Salah, the standout player of the match, while Alisson Becker ensured the season began with a clean sheet.
In the first half, the newly promoted team played on equal terms against one of the title contenders. But every time they approached the opposing goal, they were met with the reliability of the Brazilian goalkeeper, a starter for the national team during the 2024 Copa América.
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The excitement came in the second half. In the 60th minute, Diego Jota pushed the ball into the net after a great assist from Salah, and five minutes later, it was the Egyptian forward himself who scored the second goal of the afternoon.
With the pressure of replacing Jürgen Klopp, the mastermind behind a golden era at the club, the Slot era will continue next Sunday when they host Brentford at Anfield. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town will have to travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City.
Ed Sheeran present at the stadium
British singer Ed Sheeran was in the stands at Portman Road to support Ipswich Town in their return to the top division of England after 22 years. The artist is not only a fan of the team but also recently acquired a 1.4% stake in the club.
