Andoni Iraola enjoyed a winning return to Bournemouth as Liverpool secured a valuable 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium before the international break.

Alexander Isak provided the decisive moment in the 58th minute, scoring his fourth goal of the campaign and moving level with Erling Haaland at the top of the Golden Boot standings.

For Iraola, victory over his former club ended Liverpool’s run of three Premier League matches without a win. His side remain sixth, having finally found a result to accompany their midweek Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham.

Bournemouth ensured Iraola endured an uncomfortable first half on familiar ground.

Alisson Becker made an important save from Evanilson, while Liverpool struggled to establish control. Florian Wirtz also found it difficult to exert the influence expected of Liverpool’s record signing.

Jamie Carragher criticised Wirtz on commentary as Bournemouth disrupted Liverpool through the opening 45 minutes.

Iraola acknowledged those difficulties afterwards.

“He started the game slowly, I agree,” Iraola said.