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Liverpool salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle via Szoboszlai’s stoppage-time penalty after Elanga’s early breakaway opener and Willock’s late strike for Newcastle; Gakpo equalized for Liverpool, while Isak’s return was quiet amid boos. Jaissle-ball showed Newcastle’s direct, counter-attacking approach taking shape, and Iraola’s Liverpool again faced midfield balance issues.
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 win over Tunisia, led by Yasin Ayari’s superb early strike and a late finish, with Isak setting up Gyokeres for the third and Mattias Svanberg adding a fourth after a VAR/ball-sensor check. Ayari capped the rout with a second goal, all while honoring his Tunisian heritage with a non-celebration. The result puts Sweden on top of Group F as discussion swirls over whether Ayari’s goal is the best of the tournament so far, aided by snicko-like technology confirming Isak’s touch on the ball.
Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey to top Group F, with Alexander Isak scoring and providing two assists, Viktor Gyökeres contributing with a goal and an assist, and Yasin Ayari scoring twice including the final strike after a Svanberg substitute goal. Sweden were clinical (7 of 13 shots on target) despite a low first-half xG, marking a bold return to World Cup form and boosting their knockout-stage prospects.
Tunisia took the early lead through Ayari, Sweden equalised through Isak, Tunisia then went back ahead with Rekik’s header before half-time, and Gyokeres struck in the 60th minute to make it 3-1 for Sweden in the Monterrey clash as the live updates roll on.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to seal a 4-0 aggregate victory, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice to end the tie; Arne Slot’s surprise start with Alexander Isak (and Hugo Ekitike) backfired as Liverpool pressed without finding a winner, a penalty call overturned on review, and a late substitute threat offered a brief glimmer before Dembele’s stoppage-time tap-in.
Liverpool narrowly defeated Everton 2-1 in a tense Merseyside derby, highlighted by a fierce competition between new signings Ekitike and Isak, Liverpool's midfield struggles and tactical adjustments by Klopp, Conor Bradley’s standout performance against Grealish, and the tense atmosphere at Anfield reflecting high expectations and nerves.
Newcastle is close to signing German striker Nick Woltemade to potentially replace Alexander Isak, who is eager to move to Liverpool. Woltemade, a tall and talented player with a strong scoring record, is currently in talks with Newcastle, which could see him debut soon. Meanwhile, Liverpool remains open to signing a suitable player before the transfer window closes.