Dominik Szoboszlai Claims Liverpool ‘Should Have Won’ Against Newcastle

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai expressed his belief that his team should have come away with a victory after they managed to secure a draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. It was a dramatic finish as Szoboszlai converted a penalty in the 99th minute to snatch a point from what seemed like certain defeat.

The match began on a challenging note for the Reds, who found themselves behind early on. Anthony Elanga took advantage of a defensive lapse to score within the first five minutes, putting Newcastle in the lead. The game quickly became a thrilling contest, with both sides exchanging chances but failing to gain control.

Cody Gakpo brought Liverpool back on level terms with a well-placed strike that found the far corner of the net, but the equalizer was short-lived. Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead shortly after, curling in a stunning shot that left Liverpool trailing once again.

As the clock ticked down, it looked as though Newcastle would celebrate a significant victory under their new manager Matthias Jaissle. However, a late challenge from Lewis Hall on Victor Munoz in the penalty area brought the game to a dramatic climax. Szoboszlai stepped up to take the penalty and delivered a powerful shot into the top corner, ensuring Liverpool left with a hard-fought draw.

After the match, Szoboszlai was candid about his thoughts on the game. "If I am honest, we should have won. But that's football," he stated, emphasizing the competitive nature of the Premier League. He acknowledged the need for the team to remain vigilant and prepared for their upcoming matches, stating, "We have to fight every time - all day long for 90 minutes."

New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola also reflected on the match, indicating that while the result wasn’t ideal, he felt his team deserved more from the encounter. He noted the difficulty of competing in such a challenging atmosphere and praised his squad for their resilience in fighting back to salvage a point.

This draw leaves Liverpool in a mid-table position after the first round of matches, as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest in their next outing. The team will need to build on their late-game heroics to climb the Premier League standings and establish themselves as serious contenders this season.