Late drama cannot disguise familiar flaws
Liverpool’s last-gasp equaliser at Newcastle United provided a moment of exhilaration, but it could not conceal the problem staring Andoni Iraola in the face.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty secured a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park, allowing the travelling supporters to celebrate as they descended from the away end. Once...
Liverpool Midfield Balance Questioned as Sangare Profile Enters Transfer Discussion
Liverpool’s draw with Newcastle prompted a detailed studio debate on Sky Sports, with the main themes centring on counterattacks, midfield structure and whether the current squad has the right defensive balance. Among the names and profiles discussed, one stood out, Sangare.
The conversation moved from key...
Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems Exposed
Liverpool left St James' Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nobody should pretend this was a polished opening-day performance. It was dramatic, it was frantic and it underlined both the strengths and flaws of Andoni Iraola's side...
Ronald Araujo debut offers Liverpool one clear positive after Newcastle draw
Liverpool left St James’ Park with a 2-2 draw, a point rescued late by Dominik Szoboszlai from the penalty spot, and that probably tells you two things. First, there was character. Second, there were still too many familiar flaws.
Andoni Iraola’s first competitive game as...
Iraola will know the late escape cannot hide some familiar concerns
Dominik Szoboszlai rescued Liverpool with virtually the final kick at St James' Park, converting a stoppage time penalty to earn Andoni Iraola's side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
For much of the evening, it appeared Matthias Jaissle would begin his Newcastle reign with...
Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool: Man of the Match
VÃctor Muñoz
Sometimes a Man of the Match award is about celebrating an outstanding individual performance.
Sometimes it is about recognising the one player who provided the spark that almost everyone else around him lacked.
At St James’ Park, VÃctor Muñoz falls into the second category.
The young Spanish winger entered the...
Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League return saw the historical rivals meet on a day when Kevin Keegan was rapturously remembered.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 5.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was caught too close to his near post as the opening goal flew across him to...
Liverpool Predicted XI vs Newcastle: Ronald Araujo Set for Debut as Andoni Iraola Begins New Era
Liverpool head to St James’ Park on Sunday with a new head coach, a few absentees and one obvious selection issue. Andoni Iraola’s first competitive game is here, and the main call is in central defence.
Ronald Araujo looks set...
Newcastle vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream and Premier League kick-off time
Liverpool begin a new Premier League chapter on Sunday afternoon when Andoni Iraola takes his side to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm UK time on Sunday, 23 August, with the contest providing an immediate test of Iraola’s...
Virgil van Dijk Sets Liverpool Title Aim as Liverpool Prepare for Premier League Challenge
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has laid out a clear objective for the season ahead, insisting the club must be in the fight for the Premier League title while acknowledging the scale of the challenge after what he described as a...
