The Reds' No.8 put in a superb performance in an unfamiliar role as right-back at St. James' Park.
And, in the 10th minute of stoppage time, his clever dummy allowed Rio Ngumoha to score a dramatic winner.
Szoboszlai was then chosen by supporters as the champions' star man in our Match Centre poll.
Player of the Match winners 2025-26
1 – Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai
