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Liverpool and Newcastle draw 2-2 in EPL opener at St James' Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:32 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Liverpool and Newcastle draw 2-2 in EPL opener at St James' Park

Summary

Liverpool and Newcastle played to a 2-2 draw in their Premier League season opener at St James' Park. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the 99th minute to equalize, rescuing a point for Liverpool after trailing twice in the match. Manager Andoni Iraola highlighted his team's resilience, emphasizing that they deserved more from the game, while new Liverpool boss noted areas needing improvement. The result avoids a potential opening weekend defeat for Liverpool, a scenario that has not occurred since the 2012-13 season. Despite the draw, the team faces questions on squad quality and depth moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Match ended in a 2-2 draw at St James' Park
•Liverpool's Szoboszlai scores late penalty to equalize
•Newcastle's Iraola felt his team deserved more
•First match under new Liverpool management
•Liverpool avoids opening weekend defeat for 11th year

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What they're saying

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When Liverpool came to Newcastle last August, there was utter jubilation as Rio Ngumoha scored a remarkable 100th-minute winner. A defeat would have been Liverpool's first on the opening weekend since 2012-13. "It is probably not the result you want when you come in before the game, but we definitely deserve this point and even more," Iraola told BBC Radio 5 Live.
— Yahoo Sports

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