Liverpool's main issue is now an even bigger problem with Andoni Iraola in charge.

David Lynch Explains Liverpool’s Midfield Problems After Newcastle DrawLiverpool’s midfield was one of the major talking points after the 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, particularly after Andoni

Dominik Szoboszlai held his nerve from the penalty spot to earn Liverpool a 2–2 draw at St. James’ Park. Dominik Szoboszlai’s last-gasp penalty ensured the Andoni Iraola era didn’t begin with a defeat, as Liverpool played out a back-and-forth 2–2 draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Get analysis, predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats from three Premier League games on Sunday.

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Liverpool's first Premier League outing under new boss Andoni Iraola did not go to plan, as the Reds twice came back for a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Sunday.

It's the first match of a new era for Liverpool, but already the stakes feel high. Who will the new boss call on?

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty equaliser for Liverpool in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United, whose new manager Matthias Jaissle was denied victory in his first Premier League game in charge. Here's how we rated the players - and then how you rated the players at St James' Park.

Alan Shearer admitted that he’d privately been daring Alexander Isak to take Liverpool’s stoppage-time penalty against Newcastle on Sunday. The Swedish striker was unsurprisingly subjected to a torrent of vitrol from the Tyneside natives as he returned to St James’ Park for the first time since his protracted £125m transfer to the Reds a year ago.

Newcastle host Liverpool at St. James' Park on Sunday as both clubs see their new managers debut.