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Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings

Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings

bbc.co.uk 23.08.2026 19:36 9 views
How Newcastle United and Liverpool's players rated in their Premier League match.

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. What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?

Lukas Hornicek: Solid Premier League debut. Made a flying save to get down to keep out Florian Wirtz's effort in the first half and pushed away Alexander Isak's header after the break. Calm in possession. 7 Amar Dedic: First outing for the club just a few days after completing a £30m move from Benfica.

Made a crucial intervention in build-up to goal to slide in and hook ball away as Ryan Gravenberch looked to pick out Cody Gakpo. 7 Malick Thiaw: Wore the captain's armband in Dan Burn's absence. Looked to pick out William Osula with ball over top and put Liverpool under pressure. 7 Sven Botman: Was rusty in pre-season, but a little more assured here. Made one big block to get in the way of countryman Cody Gakpo's shot, but among those who backed off for Dutchman's goal. 6 Lewis Hall: Left rocked after conceding stoppage-time penalty following a coming together with Victor Munoz.

Had dealt well with Ngumoha and coolly took ball off Isak's toe inside box at one point. 6 Lewis Miley: Only one half of pre-season action after recovering from a broken leg, but already such an important player. One particular crossfield ball to send Dedic down the right had supporters standing to applaud. 7 Sean Steur: Hard to believe he is only 18. Positive in approach in his first Premier League appearance even if his passes did not always come off.

Composed. 7 Anthony Elanga: An opening-day miss against Aston Villa last season proved a sliding doors moment, but took his chance today. Coolly picked out the bottom corner for opener. 7 Yoane Wissa: Clearly relishing added responsibility from Jaissle in the number 10 position. Carried ball superbly to set up Willock's goal. 8 Harvey Barnes: Got nod ahead of Bazoumana Toure to start.

Won a free-kick in a dangerous position with an enterprising run, but not involved enough. 6 William Osula: Led breakaway in build-up to Newcastle's first goal and made a sensible decision on when to release Elanga with weighed pass. Battled on with knock before coming off. 7 Joe Willock (on 55, Osula): What an impact. Still had a lot to do for goal, but took it well. 7 Jacob Ramsey (on 55, Steur): Brought added energy. 6 Subs not used: Jaouen, Schar, Shahar, Toure, Woltemade Alisson: Arguably could have been in a better position for Anthony Elanga's goal.

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