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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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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] "It was a draw, but it wasn't the result we wanted." Liverpool's new head coach, the Spaniard Andoni Iraola, failed to secure a victory in his debut match, resulting in a draw. On the 24th (Korean time), Liverpool drew 2-2 against Newcastle United in the first round of the 2026-2027 Premier League season away match held at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, after a tough battle. They narrowly avoided def…
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