When asked how will his Newcastle team look like, the 37-year-old Matthias Jaissle, the new Magpies manager explained that his players will be aggressive, will press high up the pitch, will attack but will not necessarily have more possession during the game. Just 18 days after taking over Newcastle without any previous experience in the Premier League, the young German did just that – his players were relentless in pressing, had enormous amount of energy and scored from two counter attacks, But what Jaissle didn't know was that Liverpool has a long history of beating Newcastle and beating them deep into overtime. So when the referee announced five minutes of overtime, no Newcastle fan was happy. And in the 96th minute, Lewis Hall conceded the penalty. Liverpool got away one more time – 2:2. Andoni Iraola had no problem defeating Newcastle while he was in charge in Bournemouth, but today he got away with a point, and will feel the pressure of being in a manager in a top world club as his team didn't look good.What a wonderful tribute to Kevin Keegan 🥺A man literally loved by everyone RIP King Kev 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/oQKrIHZA8h— Lea (@Lea_EFC) August 23, 2026 Apart from Bournemouth, Liverpool had no problem defeating Newcastle in recent years as well. The win was expected this time as well, especially since the Magpies were left without key players: Gordon, Guimaraes, Tonali, not to mention the head coach Eddie Howe. The club’s CEO already called this team “Newcastle 2.0” and the revamped Magpies nearly pulled off something special at the very start. What is surely the first task for Iraola is to tighten up the defense, who didn’t look good today. The second one – to somehow ‘wake up’ Florian Wirz and Alexander Isak. Arne Slot is not in the club anymore but these two players still don’t look like they are getting into form. Last season, Hugo Ekitike choose Liverpool over Newcastle and then scored against them in a 3-2 win at St. James Park, This season, Victor Munoz choose Liverpool over Newcastle, came as a sub and enabled a penalty which prevented his new team from losing.Although it was a sad occasion, pre-match celebration of Newcastle’s legend Kevin Keegan, who died of cancer was marvelous. Former player and coach made a huge impact during his time in Newcastle, but also won seven major trophies while playing with Liverpool. Both set of supporters united in a touching tribute and when the game started, the home fans still sang to their late hero when Newcastle scored. After an attack from Liverpool, new singing Dedić took the ball and passed it quickly to Osula. The Danish striker fed Elanga on the right and his precise shot ended the three-pass check mate: 1-0. The pandemonium on the stands began and soon Liverpool took full control but created little chances. New goalie Hornicek officially started his Newcastle career with a great save from Wirtz in the 18th minute. And that’s all we saw from both teams in the first half, if we include just good chances. They fought, they were aggressive, they were pressing, but created little real opportunities.Kronik Sakat Joa Willock 70 75 Metre depar atıp, Alisson'a şu golü attı. 🤣🤣Özellikle şuranın altını çizmek istiyorum, "KRONİK SAKAT WİLLOCK 70 75 METRE DEPAR ATTI."Bizim camiamızda, Scoutcuklar bitmediği müddetçe 1 arpa boyu yol katedemeyiz. Delinin biri kuyuya 1 taş… pic.twitter.com/ePoahmCOhH— Süleyman Meşe (@Havadis5iktas) August 23, 2026 Szoboszlai levels it for Liverpool at the last minute with a penalty.FT: Newcastle (2) vs Liverpool (2) pic.twitter.com/Sspe1xjHiL— Blue Blood (@True_BlueeBlood) August 23, 2026 Second half was pretty much the same but then Gakpo equalized in the 55th minute. Left totally alone on the brink of the penalty area, the Dutchman had all the time in the world to aim and finish precisely in the bottom right corner. But just two minutes later, another turnaround. Joe Willock, the reserve player who is bound to leave the club soon came in the 56th minute, only to score a minute later. It was again a counter attack, and this time it was not three, but only two passes. Wissa started it and then passed to Willock with three Liverpool players on his back. The former Arsenal player finished with ease and it was 2-1 again. But Liverpool continued to attack as Newcastle totally turned back to defend and deep in overtime, Lewis Hall, who was one of the players on the pitch up to that point hit Munoz in the knee and it was a penalty. 2-2, 96th minute for a shock at Newcastle and joy on the Liverpool bench. They did it again. PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 1FridayArsenal – Coventry 3-0 (2-0)/Havertz 15, Saka 23, Odegaard 49/SaturdayHull – Manchester United 2-0 (2-0)/Ajayi 17, Mendy 38/Everton – Crystal Palace 2-0 (1-0)/Dewsbury-Hall 42, Barry 53/Ipswich – Sunderland 2-1 (1-1)/Emersonn 24, Clarke 90 – Angulo 39/Nottingham Forest – Leeds 0-1 (0-0)/Stach 88/Brentford – Tottenham 3-0 (2-0)/Lewis-Potter 12, Janelt 33, Kayode 49/SundayBrighton – Aston Villa 4-0 (4-0)/Lindelof 8(og), De Cuyper 18, Hinshelwood 30, 31/Manchester City -Bournemouth 2-1 (0-1)/Guehi 84, Gvardiol 90+1 – Tavernier 26/Newcastle – Liverpool 2-2 (1-0)/Elanga 5, Willock 57 – Gakpo 55, Szoboszlai 90' +9 (p)/Monday22.00: (3.70) Fulham (3.80) Chelsea (2.00)***odds are subject to change***
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