Liverpool began life under Andoni Iraola with a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premier League season — rescued only by Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty in the 99th minute. It was a result that carried more relief than celebration.

The late spot-kick prevented what would have been Liverpool's first defeat on the opening weekend since 2012-13, and Iraola acknowledged his side did not deserve to lose after trailing twice at a raucous St James' Park.