Liverpool snatches late draw at Newcastle with 99th-minute penalty

Liverpool snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday in the opening match of the Premier League season, courtesy of a penalty converted in the 99th minute. The late equalizer came after Newcastle had twice taken the lead.

Newcastle initially went ahead through Milos Kerkez in the 50th minute, only for Liverpool's Cody Gakpo to equalize four minutes later. Joe Willock then put Newcastle back in front in the 57th minute. The match seemed destined for a Newcastle victory until a penalty was awarded for a foul on Spanish newcomer Víctor Muñoz, which Dominik Szoboszlai converted to secure a point for Liverpool.

The draw, while perhaps fair given Liverpool's dominance, is a painful outcome for Newcastle, who conceded in the dying moments. Both clubs are undergoing significant squad changes after the departure of several key players. Newcastle lost Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon, while Liverpool saw Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konaté, and Andy Robertson depart.

A poignant moment before the match saw both teams pay tribute to English football legend Kevin Keegan, who passed away in July at 75 and is revered by both Newcastle and Liverpool.