Newcastle United's match against Liverpool ended in a 2-2 draw, with Alexander Isak's subtle action to the Newcastle fans after the game making headlines.
What happened?
The Swedish striker, who faced a hostile reception on his return to St James' Park, was able to celebrate a late equaliser with his team-mates. Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty in the 99th minute made the game 2-2 late on, denying Newcastle United the three points. Isak led the line for Liverpool but found it hard to impact the game, with his best chance coming in the second-half when he fired in a shot from the edge of the box.
Why it matters for Newcastle United
The draw means that Newcastle United are still 12th in Premier League with 49 points, having scored 53 goals and conceded 55, with a goal difference of -2. The team is 36 points behind leaders Arsenal, and will look to improve their league standing in the coming matches. Andoni Iraola, the Liverpool boss, said that Isak expected a hostile reception from the Newcastle United fans, but was able to continue pushing on in the game.
What comes next?
Newcastle United will look to bounce back from the draw in their next match, as they aim to improve their league standing and close the gap with the leaders. The team's recent form has been LWDWL, and they will look to build on this in the coming matches. With the new season underway, Newcastle United will be looking to make a strong start and challenge for a higher league position, as they currently have 49 points from 38 games, with 14 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses.
