Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola spoke warmly about the character his side showed after they fought back to claim a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Iraola acknowledged the significance of scoring late, suggesting that a goal in the final stages carries a special feeling — one that makes the result taste all the sweeter. The point earned at Newcastle United underlines Liverpool's determination to start the new campaign without dropping their standards.

The draw means both sides share the spoils as the Premier League gets underway, leaving managers and fans alike to reflect on what might have been. For Liverpool, snatching a share of the points away from home will be seen as a positive foundation heading into the rest of the season.

Iraola, who took charge of Liverpool ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, showed confidence in his squad's ability to respond under pressure — a trait that will be tested repeatedly across the months ahead in one of the world's most competitive leagues.