{
  "id": 2935011,
  "title": "Newcastle v Liverpool: Iraola pleased with point as Jaissle questions late penalty decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/newcastle-v-liverpool-iraola-pleased-with-point-as-jaissle-questions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T03:49:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/24/newcastle-v-liverpool-iraola-pleased-with-point-as-jaissle-questions-late-penalty-decision/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is questioning the late penalty decision awarded to Liverpool in their Premier League opener. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock put Liverpool ahead in the first half, with Cody Gakpo leveling the scores in the second half. Liverpool's point came after Victor Munoz was fouled in the box by Lewis Hall, resulting in a penalty. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the spotkick, ensuring Liverpool avoided their first opening-day defeat since 2012. Jaissle was unhappy with the penalty, stating that it was 'a really soft one' and questioning its impact on the game.",
  "summary": "Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola believes his side did enough to earn a point in their Premier League opener against Newcastle United. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock seemed to have given Matthias Jaissle a winning start to life as Newcastle manager, with Cody Gakpo having briefly levelled for the visitors in the second half. Liverpool were given a late reprieve when substitute Victor…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Newcastle v Liverpool: Iraola pleased with point as Jaissle questions late penalty decision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/newcastle-v-liverpool-iraola-pleased-with-point-as-jaissle-questions-2937479",
        "published": "2026-08-24T03:49:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Newcastle players - old and new - showing Jaissle grit and spirit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/newcastle-players-old-and-new-showing-jaissle-grit-and-spirit",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:53:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}