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Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool Player Ratings: Szoboszlai&Gakpo Rescue Point

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**Domonik Szoboszlai** buried a penalty on the final kick of the game as Liverpool shared points with Newcastle after a 2-2 **draw** at St. James’ Park. New signee **Victor Munoz** drew the penalty in the 99th minute after coming on as a sub.

* **Alisson (6/10):** Nothing he could do about the two goals

* **Van Dijk  (6/10):** Some good moments in the back, but needs to mentor the younger players on the back line 

* **Jacquet (5/10):** Not bad, but like the rest of the defense, was caught out too often  

* **Kerkez  (4/10):** Struggled defensively; will have to do better in the future

* **Wirtz (5/10):** Quiet game, needs to have more of an impact if he gets starter's minutes

* **Szoboszlai (7/10):** Created chances from set pieces and was solid coming forward. Buried a penalty in stoppage time. 

* **Isak (5/10):** Missed an open net, but was under tremendous pressure playing against his old team

* **Gakpo (7/10):**  Grabbed the equalizer and created other chances

* **Frimpong (6/10):** Some solid moments, but not enough for a higher rating

* **Gravenberch (6/10):**  Strong in his midfield role. No real mistakes

* **Ngumoha (5/10):** Needed to see more bounce and electricity from the lad 

* **Mac Allister (6/10):** A couple of good passes to set up some late chance

* **Muñoz (7/10):** The brightest of the subs

* **Araújo (5/10):** Looked like he lacked pace coming off the bench

* **Koumas (6/10):** Earned a late corner

Gakpo

* **Andoni Iraola (6/10):** Needs to find an answer at the back. We will see how he adjusts next match

The Reds were lucky to get a point, but they will take it. The Reds need to find answers against the counterattack, and they cannot be completely happy, but this is a better result than a **loss**.

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