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...
Liverpool Defensive Midfielder Problem Laid Bare as Daniel Sturridge Issues Transfer Warning
Liverpool have started the new campaign looking like a side with an old problem. The names may have changed in the dugout, the title glow may have faded, but the structural weakness in midfield remains obvious.
After the 2-2 draw at Newcastle, Daniel Sturridge...
Liverpool Penalty Taker Debate Grows After Szoboszlai Rescues Point at Newcastle
Liverpool left St James’ Park with a point, and a fresh question. Who is the club’s first-choice penalty taker now?
The late spot-kick was the defining moment of a tense afternoon against Newcastle. For most of the game, the home crowd had focused on Alexander...
David Lynch Reacts to Liverpool's 2-2 Draw With Newcastle United
Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Newcastle United, Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty in the 99th minute ensuring Andoni Iraola avoided defeat in his first league match in charge.
Speaking in his post-match reaction, David Lynch picked through a game he...
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 Confirmed XI & Team News vs Newcastle United
Liverpool travel to St. James' Park to face Newcastle United in their opening Premier League fixture of the season. It will also be Andoni Iraola's first game in charge of the Reds, after replacing Arne Slot as head coach earlier this summer.
All three new signings in...
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...
