Alexander Isak in action for Livepool
Alexander Isak in action for Livepool
Alexander Isak continued to build on his impressive start to the season after helping Andoni Iraola’s side secure another important Premier League victory on Saturday.
The Reds travelled to Brentford looking to pick up three points, and they did just that, coming away with a 2-1 win in a game that saw them have to work hard for the result.
Liverpool have had plenty of talking points throughout the season so far, with injuries and inconsistent performances creating challenges for Iraola.
However, getting results away from home is something that Andoni Iraola and his team can take a lot of positives from so far.
Isak has also had his own challenges since arriving at Anfield.
The Swedish striker joined Liverpool with big expectations, having established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous forwards during his time at Newcastle United.
His move was seen as a major statement of intent, but settling into a new team and meeting those expectations was never going to be straightforward.
Liverpool have been waiting to see him deliver consistently in front of goal, and his recent performances have given them reasons to be encouraged.
Isak returned to the starting line-up after missing Liverpool’s previous two matches with injury, and made an immediate impact when his team needed him most.
Liverpool had fallen behind to Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half header, while Brentford’s Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off before the break.
Despite having an extra man, the Reds struggled to find a way through until Víctor Muñoz levelled the score in the second half.
Isak then stepped up to complete the comeback, producing a clever touch before firing into the bottom corner to give Liverpool a 2-1 lead.
The goal proved decisive, providing the striker with some much needed confidence ahead of a busy run of fixtures.
The result was particularly important for Liverpool after their recent defeat to Manchester City, and Isak’s contribution continued a promising run of form in front of goal.
His first season at Liverpool was difficult, with injuries and inconsistent performances limiting his impact.
However, he has started to show signs of finding his feet this campaign, with his latest goal taking his Premier League tally to five.
And now, an impressive statistic has emerged about his recent performances away from home.
Football data editor Michael Reid, who works for Opta, revealed on X that Alexander Isak has become only the second Liverpool player in the 21st century to score the winning goal in three consecutive Premier League away games.
The only other player to achieve the feat was Roberto Firmino, who managed it between December 2019 and January 2020.
It is another notable milestone for Isak, who will be hoping to build on his recent performances and help Liverpool maintain their momentum in the coming weeks.
With important fixtures ahead, the Swedish international will be keen to keep finding the net and prove why the club invested so heavily in bringing him to Anfield.
Alexander Isak is only the second player in the 21st century to score the winner in 3 consecutive Premier League away games for Liverpool, after Roberto Firmino from Dec 2019 to Jan 2020. #LFC
— Michael Reid (@michael_reid11) October 17, 2026
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