Liverpool crush Ipswich 4-1 to maintain Premier League lead

Liverpool extended their dominance at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Anfield, with Cody Gakpo netting twice to seal the win.

Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a precise strike from the edge of the box, setting the tone for a dominant Reds performance. Ipswich, still reeling from a 6-0 drubbing by Manchester City last weekend, struggled to contain Liverpool’s relentless attacks.

Mohamed Salah doubled the lead 10 minutes before halftime with a clinical finish, before Gakpo made it 3-0 just before the interval, pouncing on a rebound from Szoboszlai’s effort.

The second half was largely routine for the hosts, but Gakpo added a fourth with a powerful header to complete his brace. While Ipswich managed a late consolation through Jacob Greaves’ stoppage-time header, the result never looked in doubt.

Liverpool’s commanding performance keeps them six points clear at the top of the table as they chase their second league title in six years. Their lead could have been extended to eight points, but 10-man Arsenal managed a narrow win over Wolverhampton Wanderers to stay in contention.

Ipswich, who have now conceded 10 goals in two games, showed little attacking intent as they focused on damage limitation. However, their defensive efforts were undone early as Liverpool’s quality proved too much to handle.

With this emphatic win, Liverpool remain firmly on course for Premier League glory, delivering yet another statement performance in front of their home fans.