Liverpool break 4 records after frantic 2-2 Newcastle United draw at St James' Park

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This is despite the fact that Anthony Elanga's fifth minute strike was actually the earliest Premier League opening day goal the Reds have ever conceded. Despite fighting back to earn a draw on Tyneside, the Reds have now failed to win any of the last 19 Premier League matches in which they have fallen behind.

Liverpool's last come from behind league victory came in December 2023 at Selhurst Park. Liverpool's vulnerability in transition — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 23, 2026One of the themes of Liverpool's miserable campaign last time round was an obvious vulnerability in defensive transition.

So far across the Premier League's opening weekend, just four goals have been scored from fast breaks, half of which have been conceded by the Reds.This is also the first time Liverpool have conceded two fast break goals in a single league game since the opening day of last season. Szoboszlai's spot-kick was the 202nd Premier League goal scored in matches between the Magpies and the Reds.