Liverpool delivered a scintillating performance at Anfield, crushing Ipswich Town 5-1 to secure their second successive league win and maintain their Premier League title charge.
The Reds took the lead in the 11th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai fired a powerful shot past Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton after being set up by Ibrahima Konate. Mohamed Salah doubled Liverpool’s advantage in the 35th minute with a ferocious strike, marking his 23rd goal in all competitions this season and his 100th Premier League goal at Anfield—a remarkable milestone for the Egyptian forward.
Cody Gakpo extended Liverpool’s lead just before the break, reacting quickest to bundle the ball into the net after Walton parried Szoboszlai’s shot in the 44th minute. Gakpo struck again in the 66th minute, heading home a precise cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold to further compound Ipswich’s woes.
Ipswich managed a consolation goal in stoppage time through Jacob Greaves, whose diving header brought brief respite to an otherwise dismal outing for the visitors. The loss leaves Ipswich languishing near the relegation zone, having conceded 10 goals in their last two league matches.
Liverpool’s dominant display saw them claim their 16th win in 22 league games this season, keeping them firmly on track for a first Premier League title since 2020. With a game in hand on second-placed Arsenal, the quadruple-chasing Reds remain favourites in the title race.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal stayed close behind Liverpool with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Riccardo Calafiori’s 74th-minute strike secured the victory despite Arsenal being reduced to 10 men in the first half.
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to 11 league games with a 5-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest, courtesy of a hat-trick from Dango Ouattara. Newcastle also maintained their push for a top-four finish with a 3-1 win over Southampton, powered by Alexander Isak’s brace.
As the title race and battles for survival heat up, Liverpool’s relentless form puts them in pole position, while Ipswich must regroup quickly to halt their slide towards relegation.