Alexander Isak scores winner as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1-0
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with Alexander Isak scoring the only goal of the match.
Match result and goal details
Alexander Isak provided the winning goal for Liverpool in a Premier League fixture. The striker received a pass from Cody Gakpo before finishing after a deflection off Florian Wirtz. This result moved Liverpool into the top six ahead of the international break.
Managerial return and atmosphere
Andoni Iraola returned to manage his former club Bournemouth for this encounter. He left the dugout area after shaking hands with Marco Rose's coaching staff. The match featured moments of recognition between players who previously worked together under Iraola.
Team selection and changes
Milos Kerkez started at left-back for Liverpool in place of Kostas Tsimikas. This change came after a stalemate result against Fulham earlier in the week. Bournemouth manager Marco Rose has yet to secure a league win since taking charge.
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- The Guardian
- Sky Sports
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