Liverpool looked destined to leave Newcastle empty-handed before producing one of the most dramatic finishes of the Premier League weekend.
The champions were involved in a thrilling 2-2 draw at St James’ Park, with Dominik Szoboszlai becoming the hero after scoring a 99th-minute penalty.
The match had everything. Newcastle were aggressive, energetic and determined to make life difficult for Liverpool. Their attacking pressure created problems for Liverpool’s defence, and the home side managed to put themselves in a strong position.
Liverpool, meanwhile, struggled to completely control the game.
Despite having plenty of quality, they were repeatedly forced to defend against Newcastle’s quick transitions. The hosts took advantage of spaces and looked capable of holding on for a huge victory.
But Liverpool refused to give up.
As the clock moved towards the final whistle, the visitors continued searching for an opportunity. That moment finally arrived deep into stoppage time when Liverpool were awarded a penalty.
Szoboszlai stepped up and kept his composure.
His late conversion secured a point that felt more like a victory for Liverpool, considering how close they had been to losing the game.
For Newcastle, however, the feeling was completely different. They had done enough to believe they were heading towards three points, only for the result to disappear in the final moments.
Liverpool will certainly have concerns about their defensive performance, but there is also something positive to take from the comeback.
Championship-winning teams often need moments of resilience, and Liverpool showed plenty of it.
A draw is not the perfect start, but rescuing a point in such dramatic circumstances could prove important later in the season.
