8 duels won, 3 key passes: 51-touch Liverpool star has become undroppable under Iraola after dazzling display

Liverpool continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the road on Sunday afternoon. The Reds suffered a 3-2 loss to the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium last term and they managed…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 7:45 AM
8 duels won, 3 key passes: 51-touch Liverpool star has become undroppable under Iraola after dazzling display
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 1-0 away to continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
  • Alexander Isak scored the solitary goal of the match following a cross from Cody Gakpo and a deflection.
  • Cody Gakpo started on the right wing, providing three key passes and winning eight duels during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 away victory over Bournemouth on Sunday. Alexander Isak scored the match's only goal, which was assisted by Florian Wirtz following a deflected ball. The decisive play was largely created by Cody Gakpo, who made a tremendous run and cross from the right flank.

Gakpo has reportedly become an indispensable figure under manager Andoni Iraola, having registered two goals and four assists in six matches this season. The Dutchman was linked with a potential summer move to Manchester City, but a transfer did not materialize as Liverpool could not secure a suitable replacement.

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