Newcastle draw 2-2 with Liverpool as former hero Keegan hailed
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Liverpool secured a 2-2 draw at St James' Park when midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty after referee Stuart Attwell penalized Newcastle defender Lewis Hall for fouling substitute Víctor Muñoz.
- Before kickoff, fans from both clubs honored late legend Kevin Keegan with a tifo and mosaic, while new managers Matthias Jaissle and Andoni Iraola made their competitive Premier League debuts.
- Anthony Elanga gave Newcastle an early fifth-minute lead, Cody Gakpo equalized soon after halftime, and Joe Willock restored the home side's advantage before Szoboszlai's late intervention.
- Alexander Isak endured a hostile reception from 52,630 fans during his first return to St James' Park since his £125 million move to Liverpool last summer.
- Jaissle's 'vertical football' gameplan rattled Iraola's side, underscoring tactical challenges both managers face while rebuilding squads depleted by significant summer departures.
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Wirtz? Woltemade? Keegan! Because the numerous German participants hardly appear at the 2:2 Newcastles against Liverpool, the stadium experiences emotional moments in memory of a recently deceased idol.
Picture gallery: Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Doncaster's Kevin Keegan
Emotional tributes have been paid to Doncaster football legend Kevin Keegan as two of his former clubs – Newcastle United and Liverpool – met on the opening weekend of the Premier League.
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