Liverpool kicked off the Arne Slot era with a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah scored the goals, securing a hard-fought win for the Reds.
In a lively match, Ipswich held their own in the first half, with Jacob Greaves and Omari Hutchinson coming close to scoring. However, Liverpool improved significantly after the break, with Jota nodding in Salah’s cross in the 60th minute. Salah then set a new Premier League record with his ninth opening-day goal, sealing the win for Liverpool.
The match marked a successful start for Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool head coach. Despite a slow start, the Reds dominated the second half, with Salah and Jota leading the charge.
Ipswich, playing their first top-flight game in 22 years, showed promise but ultimately fell short. Manager Kieran McKenna will take positives from their display, but the defeat ends their 11-month unbeaten run at home.
