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Liverpool and Newcastle United draw 2-2 at St. James' Park

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Liverpool and Newcastle United draw 2-2 at St. James' Park
Summary

Liverpool faced Newcastle United at St. James' Park on August 23, 2026, in a Premier League match. The Reds fell behind early after Anthony Elanga scored for Newcastle just five minutes in. Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool in the 55th minute, but Joe Willock quickly restored Newcastle’s lead. Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty in injury time to secure a 2-2 draw. The match showcased a hard-fought battle between the two clubs, with key performances from Gakpo and Szoboszlai.

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  • •Match ended in a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park.
  • •Anthony Elanga opened the scoring for Newcastle in the fifth minute.
  • •Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool in the 55th minute.
  • •Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead shortly after Gakpo's goal.
  • •Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in injury time to level the match.
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Liverpool
  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Gakpo Gets 8, Szoboszlai With 7 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Newcastle United
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Newcastle United welcomed Liverpool at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game and got their ...

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Liverpool faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and con...

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