Newcastle vs. Liverpool player ratings: Reds rescue late draw with Magpies

Newcastle twice led through clinical counter-attacks from Anthony Elanga and substitute Joe Willock, only for Lewis Hall's late foul on Víctor Muñoz to gift the visitors a route back.

The result denies Matthias Jaissle victory on his competitive debut as Newcastle head coach, while Andoni Iraola's Liverpool earned a point they scarcely deserved.

DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:

Newcastle vs. Liverpool Player of the Match

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)

Elanga announced himself with a composed fifth-minute finish on the counter-attack, slotting past Alisson to open the scoring.

His pace and directness caused Liverpool constant problems down the right flank throughout the first half.

The winger combined relentless attacking threat with disciplined defensive work, tracking back to support Lewis Hall against Liverpool's overloads.

A clinical, committed display that deserved to be on the winning side.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool Player Ratings

Newcastle United

Lukas Hornicek (7.9): Five saves on debut including a crucial stop to deny Wirtz.

Amar Dedić (7.0): Solid debut with key tackles and a vital late block on Koumas.

Sven Botman (6.8): Important clearances and aerial wins at the heart of defence.

Malick Thiaw (6.9): Wore the armband and provided composure under sustained Liverpool pressure.

Lewis Hall (6.5): Attacking threat but costly foul on Muñoz gifted the late penalty.

Sean Steur (6.4): Quiet debut with limited impact before half-time substitution.

Lewis Miley (6.5): Energetic in midfield but early booking limited his effectiveness thereafter.

Harvey Barnes (6.7): Direct running caused problems and tracked back diligently throughout.

Yoane Wissa (7.4): Orchestrated attacks and set up Willock's goal with a driving run.

Anthony Elanga (8.6): Opened the scoring with a clinical counter-attack finish at five minutes.

William Osula (7.1): Key role in opening goal and held the ball up effectively.

Jacob Ramsey (6.4): Booked shortly after entering and struggled to impose himself.

Joe Willock (7.7): Scored with his first touch to restore Newcastle's lead instantly.

Jacob Murphy (6.5): Added pace and delivered a dangerous cross but picked up a booking.

Aladji Bamba (6.2): Late introduction provided defensive solidity in the final stages.

Fabian Schär (6.0): Entered in stoppage time with minimal opportunity to influence the result.

Liverpool

Alisson (6.8): Made crucial saves including denying Wissa one-on-one late on.

Milos Kerkez (6.3): Overlapped well but early booking restricted his defensive interventions.

Virgil van Dijk (6.6): Aerial presence in both boxes but defence exposed on counters.

Jérémy Jacquet (6.4): Composed on the ball but debut partnership with Van Dijk lacked cohesion.

Jeremie Frimpong (6.4): Attacking thrust from right-back but final product was inconsistent.

Dominik Szoboszlai (7.2): Delivered set-pieces throughout and converted the crucial 99th-minute penalty.

Ryan Gravenberch (6.7): Steady in possession and provided useful defensive cover in midfield.

Cody Gakpo (7.9): Equalised with a composed strike and created chances throughout.

Florian Wirtz (6.5): Forced Hornicek into a good save but couldn't consistently unlock Newcastle.

Rio Ngumoha (5.8): Struggled to make an impact and was withdrawn at the hour.

Alexander Isak (6.6): Good movement but headed chance lacked power against former club.

Alexis Mac Allister (6.4): Neat passing but couldn't break down Newcastle's defensive structure.

Víctor Muñoz (7.0): Impressive debut with direct running and won the decisive penalty.

Ronald Araujo (6.5): Showed composure on the ball and made a key late intervention.

Lewis Koumas (6.2): Late substitute showed willingness but his shot was blocked by Dedić.

 

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