Why keeping Isak fit and firing is key to Iraola's Liverpool revival

Isak has scored in three straight Premier League games for the first time since January, finally justifying Liverpool's £125m investment as he faces Arsenal on Sunday.

Alexander Isak is hitting form at the right time for Liverpool, having scored in three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since his January 2025 streak at Newcastle. The Swedish striker's goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over Brighton came from a well-worked move with fellow £100m recruit Bradley Barcola, showcasing the attacking partnership Liverpool's recruitment team envisioned when they invested heavily in marquee signings last summer.

Isak has now scored six goals in seven league outings this season, leaving him just one behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring chart. Manager Andoni Iraola has emphasised that while goals matter, his primary focus is on Isak's all-round contribution—his pressing from the front and ability to help create chances for teammates. The 27-year-old appears to have shaken off last season's injury troubles and is moving with greater freedom on the pitch.

Liverpool face champions Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday (kick-off 4.30pm), with Isak's recent run of form a key factor in their title ambitions.