Liverpool continued their impressive Premier League campaign with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Anfield. The Reds, aiming to secure their second league title in six years, delivered a clinical performance, scoring three goals in the first half to ensure there was little doubt about the outcome.
Ipswich, who were coming off the back of a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, set up defensively in an attempt to frustrate the league leaders. However, Liverpool wasted no time in breaking down their resistance. Ibrahima Konaté’s clever through ball found Dominik Szoboszlai in space, and the Hungarian midfielder made no mistake, firing a powerful shot past the Ipswich goalkeeper after just 11 minutes.
As the first half progressed, Liverpool continued to dominate possession and create chances. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talisman at Anfield, doubled their lead ten minutes before the break with a thunderous finish into the roof of the net from a difficult angle. Just before halftime, Szoboszlai’s initial shot was parried by the Ipswich goalkeeper, but Cody Gakpo was quick to react, slotting home the rebound to make it 3-0.
Second Half Control and Late Drama
With the game effectively decided, the second half saw Liverpool ease off the intensity while still maintaining control. Their defensive structure kept Ipswich’s attacking threat to a minimum, while the home side continued to press for opportunities to extend their lead. Gakpo added his second goal of the game midway through the second half, rising high to meet a cross and sending a bullet header into the back of the net.
Despite the one-sided scoreline, Ipswich managed to salvage a moment of pride in stoppage time. A well-taken corner found Jacob Greaves, who nodded the ball past Alisson to give the traveling supporters something to celebrate. However, the late consolation did little to dampen Liverpool’s dominance throughout the match.
Title Race Momentum
The victory allowed Liverpool to maintain their six-point cushion at the top of the Premier League standings. For a brief period, it seemed the Reds might extend their lead to eight points with a game in hand, but Arsenal’s narrow win over Wolverhampton Wanderers ensured the gap remained unchanged.
Ipswich, meanwhile, remain in a precarious position, sitting 18th in the table and level on points with Wolves, who occupy 17th place. While Liverpool march on as title favorites, Ipswich will need to regroup quickly to avoid being dragged deeper into the relegation battle.
