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Szoboszlai penalty salvages draw for Liverpool against Newcastle

Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty secured a draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United in their opening Premier League match under new manager Andoni Iraola.

  • Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the 99th minute to draw the game.
  • Liverpool's new manager is Andoni Iraola, while Matthias Jaissle is Newcastle's new manager.
  • The result places Liverpool ninth in the league after the first round of games.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty to snatch a draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Despite the late equaliser, Szoboszlai insisted his side "should have won" the match.

The Reds, playing their first Premier League game under new manager Andoni Iraola, fell behind within five minutes after Anthony Elanga scored for Newcastle. Cody Gakpo later levelled for Liverpool, but Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead, making it 2-1.

Newcastle, under new manager Matthias Jaissle, looked set for three points until a late foul by Lewis Hall on Victor Munoz led to the decisive penalty. Szoboszlai rifled the spot-kick into the top corner with the final action of the game.

Iraola echoed Szoboszlai's sentiments, stating his team "definitely deserve this point and even more." The draw leaves Liverpool in ninth place after the initial round of fixtures.

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