Iraola beats former club Bournemouth on first Vitality return with Liverpool

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1-0 at Vitality Stadium on 20 September 2026. Alexander Isak struck in the 57th minute from Cody Gakpo's cross. The win gave Andoni Iraola victory over his former side on his first return as Liverpool manager. He praised his team's defensive solidity to see out the clean sheet.