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Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle

Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle

Summary

Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle at St James' Park after a late penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai. Newcastle's manager Andoni Iraola said his team deserved the point and never gave up, but Liverpool still showed some weaknesses.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool scored a penalty in the 99th minute to tie the game 2-2 with Newcastle.
  • Newcastle's manager Andoni Iraola praised his team's effort and said they deserved at least a draw.
  • Liverpool has not lost on the opening weekend since the 2012-13 season.
  • Newcastle's new players Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, both expensive signings, did not perform strongly.
  • Cody Gakpo was Liverpool’s best player in the match, scoring one goal.
  • Liverpool may sign more attacking players before the transfer window closes.
  • Victor Munoz made his Liverpool debut and won the late penalty.
  • Newcastle’s Andoni Iraola wants his wingers to play on both sides but struggles persist until more players arrive.
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