Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool: a point rescued at St James' Park
Your team left St James' Park with a point on Sunday, but only just. Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool, with a late penalty keeping you level (2) (3) (4) (5) (7). The BBC summed up Newcastle's display as 'energy, pace, passion' (7). That is not how you want the opener described from the away side.
Jaissle is not a fan of the penalty call
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle made his feelings clear after the final whistle. 'Not a big fan,' he said of the decision (2) (4). A first league game in charge, and he has a refereeing grudge to nurse already.
Koumas made his Premier League debut
Lewis Koumas got his first Premier League minutes in that 2–2 draw at Newcastle United (5). He spoke afterwards about the sacrifice his family made to get him here (5). A day he will not forget, even in a match most fans will want to move past quickly.
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Third bid for Minteh under consideration
Liverpool are weighing a third bid for Yankuba Minteh of Brighton (3). Two bids have not done it so far. The next one will have to be bigger.
Barcola interest alive, Bajcetic's future unclear
Liverpool have not given up on Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain, with a new bid under consideration (1). Meanwhile Stefan Bajcetic's future at the club remains unresolved (1).
Endrick door closes
Real Madrid have confirmed Endrick will not be leaving for Liverpool (6). It is treated as settled in Madrid. Cross that one off the list.
Fan reactions
The mood after the 2–2 draw is mixed. Fans are picking apart the press and asking whether a specialist holding midfielder is the fix, while some point out Iraola does not see it that way. The tactical breakdown thread runs long, and the James Pearce post on Iraola's comments has drawn the most eyes.
