Liverpool and Newcastle play out thrilling 2-2 draw in Premier League opener
Liverpool and Newcastle began their Premier League campaigns with an exciting 2-2 draw in the opening round.
Key Takeaways
AILiverpool drew 2-2 with hosts Newcastle United on Saturday in the opening round of the English Premier League.
The match marked the official debut for Spanish coach Andoni Iraola with Liverpool and German coach Matthias Jaissle with Newcastle, as both managers began their tenures with a point apiece.
Newcastle took an early lead through Anthony Elanga in the fifth minute, but Liverpool equalized with a goal from Dutch forward Cody Gakpo in the 55th minute. Newcastle quickly regained the advantage thanks to substitute Joe Willock in the 57th minute.
In the ninth minute of stoppage time, Liverpool were awarded a penalty, which Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai converted to secure a point for both sides.
Next fixtures
Liverpool will host Nottingham Forest in the second round, while Newcastle face Tottenham Hotspur away next Saturday.