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.
Liverpool and Newcastle United concluded their Premier League introductions with a thrilling 2-2 draw on Saturday. Spanish coach Andoni Iraola led Liverpool to an opening match point, alongside German coach Matthias Jaissle who managed Newcastle. At the start, Newcastle took the lead through Anthony Elanga in the fifth minute. However, Liverpool quickly responded with a goal from Dutch forward Cody Gakpo in the 55th minute.
Newcastle's lead was short-lived as substitute Joe Willock scored for Newcastle in the 57th minute. In stoppage time, Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty for Liverpool, resulting in a 2-2 draw for both teams. Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest in their next match, while Newcastle will host Tottenham Hotspur away on the following Saturday.
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