Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Isak's Return Spoiled by 99th-Minute Penalty Drama

In one of the most electric opening-weekend encounters of the 2026/27 Premier League season, Newcastle United and Liverpool played out a ferocious 2-2 draw at St. James' Park. The clash was defined by the high-voltage return of Alexander Isak to his former home following his record £125m summer move to Liverpool, a relentless Newcastle performance under new boss Matthias Jaissle, and a contentious 99th-minute penalty converted by Dominik Szoboszlai.

Returning to Tyneside for the first time since his £125m blockbuster switch to Anfield, Isak endured deafening jeers and relentless pressure from the St. James' Park faithful, struggling to make an imprint against his former side. Anthony Elanga set the stadium ablaze with a 5th-minute opener before Cody Gakpo leveled in the 54th. Joe Willock quickly restored Newcastle's lead in the 57th minute. In the 99th minute, a controversial late penalty award allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to rescue a point for the Reds.