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Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool

Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
BBC News Friday 04 September 2026, 22:37 UTC 1 min read
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Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
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