RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Elanga Gets 7.5, Miley With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Liverpool
Newcastle United welcomed Liverpool at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Anthony Elanga’s goal. Matthias Jaissle’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Cody Gakpo equalised for the Reds with a good strike from long range in the 55th minute. However, Joe Willock restored his team’s lead in the 57th minute. However, Newcastle conceded a late equaliser as Dominik Szoboszlai converted his penalty in injury time. The match ended with the Tyneside club earning an entertaining 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the clash against the Reds.
He made a few important saves at the back but conceded two goals in the second half.
RB: Amar Dedic – 6.5/10
Dedic performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.
CB: Malick Thiaw – 6/10
He made a lot of important clearances inside his half but failed to keep things solid at the back in the second half.
CB: Sven Botman – 6.5/10
Botman put his foot through the ball when he could on the defensive end of the pitch.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 23: Lewis Hall of Newcastle United is consoled by Amar Dedic and Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St James’ Park on August 23, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
LB: Lewis Hall – 6.5/10
Hall didn’t do much wrong defensively for most of the game, but gave away a cheap penalty in injury time.
CM: Lewis Miley – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and was replaced in the 75th minute.
CM: Sean Steur – 6/10
Steur worked hard in the first half and was substituted early in the second half.
RW: Anthony Elanga – 7.5/10
He was a constant menace in the final third and managed to score in the fifth minute.
Wissa caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6/10
Barnes struggled to find the cutting edge in the final third.
ST: William Osula – 7/10
He was a real handful for the Liverpool defenders and managed to earn an assist.
CM: Joe Willock – 7.5/10
He made an instant impact off the bench by scoring with a composed finish.
CM: Jacob Ramsey – 6/10
Ramsey added some energy to Newcastle’s midfield.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
He struggled to make an impact.
His influence on the game was minimal.
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