Liverpool forwards Diogo Jota and Mohamad Salah spoiled Ipswich’s Premier League return and handed new boss Arne Slot a debut victory.
Ipswich were back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years after consecutive promotions under Kieran McKenna and edged a tight first half in front of a buoyant Portman Road crowd.
Liverpool, who finished third in Jurgen Klopp’s last season, went up a level after the break with Jota able to force the opener on the hour mark after an assist by Salah.
Salah went from provider to scorer five minutes later with a smart finish and it proved enough to ensure Slot made a triumphant start with a 2-0 win on the road.
Ipswich had made a flurry of summer signings, but McKenna hinted on Friday it would be a lot of his old …