Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Substitute Willock restores lead minutes after Gakpo equaliser

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He’s only got Willock in support and he slides it into his path, with the midfielder taking a superb second touch before curling a lovely effort into the far corner for 2-1!(PA)Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:48Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool57 minsLiverpool are pressing for another right away, with Newcastle a little worried as Gakpo narrowly avoids getting another shot away after some pinball in the box. Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:46'Encouraging sign for Gakpo'Here’s Richard Jolly inside St James’ Park:Gakpo was one of last season's great underachievers for Liverpool, his goals halving to nine.

A first of the season is an encouraging sign.Richard Jolly at St James' Park23 August 2026 17:45Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool (Gakpo, 55')54 minsGOAL! Promising for the hosts though!Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:37Osula stays onNo changes at half-time, though it looked like Osula was struggling with an ankle problem before the break.Richard Jolly at St James' Park23 August 2026 17:35KICK-OFF!

Newcastle 1-0 NewcastleBack underway at St James’ Park!Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:34HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-0 LiverpoolIt’s been an intriguing game at St James’ Park, with Newcastle threatening on the counter and Liverpool looking a little toothless in attack so far.