Dominik Szoboszlai's last-gasp penalty earned Andoni Iraola a debut Liverpool point to deny Newcastle victory on Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut in a pulsating 2-2 draw at St James' Park. Jaissle's side flew out of the blocks, motivated by pre-match tributes to Kevin Keegan, and raced into a fifth-minute lead when Will Osula set Anthony Elanga away to net his first league goal for Newcastle. Liverpool's over-exuberant midfield left Osula exposed, allowing the opener from a single pass.

Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool 10 minutes after the break with a pinpoint low drive, but Yoane Wissa soon restored Newcastle's lead by feeding Joe Willock after beating several players. In the closing stages, Lewis Hall's 96th-minute challenge on Victor Munoz allowed Szoboszlai to rescue a point with an emphatic penalty, denying Newcastle a deserved win despite their strong start and Jaissle's admission of a 'huge challenge' ahead this summer.