"Isak had failed to score in his five top-flight appearances since making a British record £125 million ($165 million) move from Newcastle in September. The Sweden forward banished that drought at the London Stadium, although with only his second goal in 11 games in all competitions for the Reds, following his maiden strike in a League Cup win against second-tier Southampton."
"A 4-1 humiliation against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League in midweek was Liverpool's third successive defeat by three goals or more following 3-0 league losses against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. Liverpool had lost nine of their previous 12 games -- their worst run since 1953-54 -- including six defeats from seven leag"
Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool, breaking a long personal drought after a high-profile transfer and fitness setbacks. Cody Gakpo added a stoppage-time goal to make the final score 2-0 and secure Liverpool's first win in four matches across all competitions. Manager Arne Slot described relief, praised defensive solidity and said the team played the intended game, calling the result a good first step with a clean sheet. Liverpool had suffered heavy defeats recently, including a 4-1 loss to PSV, and had lost nine of their previous 12 matches, the club's worst run since 1953-54.
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