Newcastle United secured a 2-2 draw against Liverpool after a dramatic late equalizer, with manager Matthias Jaissle hailing his team's resilience. The match, played at St James' Park, saw the hosts lead 2-1 before Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty leveled the score in stoppage time. Jaissle, who has never managed in the Premier League, praised his players' performance despite early struggles. 'This is a really top starting point,' he said, acknowledging the challenges of rebuilding after losing key players and a head coach.
The fixture, steeped in history, featured a poignant tribute to Kevin Keegan, with his family and former players in attendance. Fans chanted support for the squad, echoing Keegan's legacy of late drama. Jaissle, referencing the club's recent upheaval, noted: 'Someone threw stones in the way and we need to take that out to be successful again.' The manager highlighted the importance of fan-player synergy, citing renewed energy from supporters during Isak's return celebration.
Newcastle's attacking threat was evident early, with Anthony Elanga opening the scoring. Yoane Wissa, a summer signing, impressed with 11 duels won, setting up Joe Willock's second goal. Despite Jaissle's frustration over missed chances, the draw marked progress after a difficult transition. The manager emphasized unity: 'We acted like a unit' in a match that proved the club's spirit remains unbroken.
