Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Szoboszlai rescues point for Reds but questions over Isak remain

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·23 August 2026

Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Szoboszlai rescues point for Reds but questions over Isak remain

Liverpool rescued a point in the dying stages of a thrilling contest with Newcastle United after Dominik Szoboszlai converted a late penalty to end the match 2-2.

Emotional tributes to Kevin Keegan preceded the game with both clubs showing their respect to their former great before Anthony Elanga sent Newcastle ahead in the fifth minute.

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He scored from a counterattack with a glorious finish to beat Alisson and the Reds needed a response. It came in the second half through Cody Gakpo, ably set up by Ryan Gravenberch, before rolling a pinpoint finish into the bottom corner.

But, a mere two minutes later, the hosts were back in front as a second break resulted in a goal for Joe Willock who proved crucial off the bench. Lewis Hall was brilliant throughout but brought down Victor Munoz in stoppage time and Szoboszlai rattled in the resultant penalty to salvage a point for Andoni Iraola’s Reds.