Szoboszlai rescues Liverpool from defeat against Newcastle Utd
Liverpool snatched a late 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in their first Premier League match of the season at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
It was a disappointing start to the season for new Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola who was hoping to begin his era at Anfield with a win.
The Reds needed a late goal from the penalty spot by Dominik Szoboszlai to earn a vital point.
Newcastle United shot into the lead after Anthony Elanga from finished superbly from a breakaway move in the fifth minute to stun the visitors.
The hosts frustrated Liverpool with their compact defending to go into the break with a deserved lead.
Liverpool came out with intent in the second half and they finally found their way back into the game thanks to a long range effort from Cody Gakpo to make it 1-1 in the 55th minute.
Two minutes later, Joe Willock restored the lead for Newcastle United with a close range finish to make it 2-1.
Liverpool kept throwing everything at Newcastle United but they were unable to find the equaliser until the 95th minute with just a few seconds to end the game.
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Lewis Hall fouled Victor Munoz in the box after the Spanish attacker had gone past him, the referee pointed to the spot.
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a cracking finish to make it 2-2 to the disappointment of the Newcastle United players and supporters.
Liverpool will resume Premier League duties on Saturday against Nottingham Forest while Newcastle United will take on West Brom in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
Top Stats From Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Liverpool remain unbeaten on MD1 in the Premier League in each of the last 14 seasons (since 2013-14), the longest active run in the competition.
Liverpool have conceded in the opening five minutes on MD1 of a Premier League season for the very first time.
The Reds are winless in 18 Premier League away games when falling 1-0 behind (D6 L12) since beating Crystal Palace 2-1 in December 2023.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool is now the second-highest scoring Premier League fixture of all time (202).
Only Liverpool vs. Tottenham has produced more goals (211).
