Newcastle v Liverpool
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Fittingly for one of the Premier League's most storied fixtures, some late drama sees Newcastle United and Liverpool share the spoils at St. James' Park, claiming one point apiece on the opening matchday. Szoboszlai's nerveless penalty, taken with virtually the last kick, salvages a 2-2 draw for the Reds while breaking black-and-white hearts. The hosts had victory within their grasp after Willock put them ahead for a second time shortly after leaving the bench, but Hall's foul on Munoz gave Szoboszlai the chance to strike back. Earlier, Elanga's opening goal was cancelled out by Gakpo's clinical finish for Liverpool, who were far from fluent but still accrued an xG of 2.73 from 27 attempts. Newcastle's xG of 1.43 largely came from some swift counter-attacking, and they were so close to maximum points on Jaissle's dugout debut. Instead, Iraola extends his personal Premier League unbeaten streak to 19 games and Liverpool avoid their first top-flight defeat to Newcastle since 2015. Next up for the Magpies is an EFL Cup clash with West Brom on Wednesday, while the Reds will return to Anfield next Saturday for a league game against Nottingham Forest. On a day that paid tribute to 'King' Kevin Keegan - a true legend at both clubs - that's all from St. James' Park, so thank you for joining us and goodbye.
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 2-2 LIVERPOOL

GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! 2-2! LIVERPOOL ARE LEVEL AGAIN! Szoboszlai scores! It's a last-gasp equaliser from the spot, as the Reds' set-piece specialist hammers his penalty into the top-left corner. Hornicek had no chance, and Newcastle see two points slip through their fingers!
PENALTY FOR LIVERPOOL! What drama on Tyneside! When Munoz bursts past Hall and into the box, the pair make contact and Liverpool's Spanish winger hits the deck. The referee then points straight to the spot! St. James' Park has been stunned into silence!

Soaking up more time, Newcastle make their final substitution. Cheered off following an excellent performance, Wissa is replaced by an extra defender, Schar.

Due to deliberately delaying the restart of play from a goal-kick, Hornicek is shown yellow by the referee. More precious seconds tick by.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.43
Expected Goals
2.73
39%
Possession
61%
4 (31%)
Shots on Goal
7 (26%)
3
Big Chances Created
0
2
Corners Won
6
222 (76%)
Accurate Passes
370 (84%)
48
Duels Won
50
5
Saves
3
16
Fouls Committed
15





