Liverpool cruised to a first home league win of 2025, after a dominant display over relegation-bound Ipswich Town who let in six to Manchester City last weekend.
A bright start at Anfield was rewarded early on as Dominik Szoboszlai brilliantly fired past Christian Walton from distance into the bottom right corner after 11 minutes.
Liverpool continued to dominate the struggling Ipswich side as Mohamed Salah netted his 19th Premier League goal of the season with a fabulous touch and finish from a trademark Cody Gakpo cross.
Arne Slot's side didn't stop there as Cody Gakpo followed up Dominik Szoboszlai's effort to tap home from close range minutes before half- time.
Coming into the break Ipswich failed to record an attempt in the game, much to the brilliance of Liverpool in the first half, with the Reds often being slow starters in recent weeks.
It was more of the same in the second half for Liverpool, a lot of control and patience that led to goal number four. A wonderful cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold was emphatically headed home by Cody Gakpo for his second halfway through the second half.
However, with a few minutes to go, Jacob Greaves headed home for Ipswich from a corner to spoil Liverpool's clean sheet to give the away fans something to cheer
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Liverpool Player Ratings
Alisson Becker - 7
Had a relatively quiet game for the most part. Made a good save late on but nothing he could have done for the Jacob Greaves goal.
A very good all-round performance from the Liverpool right-back continuing from Brentford last week. Delivered a perfect cross for Cody Gakpo's second to cap his display off, totaling his assist tally to six in the Premier League.
Ibrahima Konaté - 8
Dealt with the threat of Liam Delap and showed his quality in possession, as he set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the opener with a great pass between the lines.
Virgil Van Dijk - 7.5
Another good performance from the Liverpool captain as his play in possession was crucial for Liverpool's control and build-up. However, losing the clean sheet late on will be a big disappointment
Andrew Robertson - 7
A much better performance from the Scotsman on his return to the starting line-up, energetic up and down the left-hand side being heavily involved all game.
Ryan Gravenberch - 7
Another impressive performance in the midfield, as the Dutchman made the most tackles in the match (Fotmob) which was critical for Liverpool's control they kept for large parts and a great through ball which led to the Reds third goal.
Alexis Mac Allister - 7
After being rested in midweek, a good performance from the Argentine, who was often the architect of a lot of Liverpool's chances and was strong as ever in his duels.
Dominik Szoboszlai - 8
A brilliant performance that was rewarded with his first Anfield goal of the season, with a great strike from outside the box. The Hungarian was also heavily involved in Liverpool's third forcing the save from Christain Walton, for Cody Gakpo to tap home.
Cody Gakpo - 9
A fantastic performance with two well-taken goals and a great assist for Mohamed Salah as Gakpo equaled last season's Premier League tally of eight league goals. It could have been more for him but was taken off shortly after his second goal.
Luis Díaz - 7
A quiet game from Luis Díaz, but remained a handful for the Ipswich backline with his constant movement and fluidity in the false nine role.
Mohamed Salah - 7.5
Back on the score sheet in the Premier League with a terrific finish, as he is now on 19 Premier League goals. It could have been more for the Egyptian today but his decision-making at times let him down after being in loads of great positions.
Harvey Elliott - 6.5
Got himself some deserved minutes after impressing in recent weeks, and was everywhere when he came on trying to create.
Darwin Núñez - 6
Worked hard as usual, but no chances fell for the Uruguayan unlike Brentford last week.
Wataru Endo - 6.5
Kept things ticking in the midfield and broke up play well to help see the game out.
Jayden Danns - 6
Earned himself his first Premier League appearance of the season but wasn't involved as much as he would've liked.
Federico Chiesa - N/A
Did not feature for long enough to make any real impact.
