Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Liverpool suffered a Molineux nightmare as Jurgen Klopp’s side were outclassed by Wolves.
Joel Matip’s own goal, Craig Dawson’s debut strike and Ruben Neves’ effort sealed a stunning 3-0 win for the hosts as the shambolic Reds continued to sink.
Liverpool are floundering in 10th after a third straight Premier League away defeat and - aside from a spell after the break - were embarrassed by fired-up Wolves.
Next up they welcome a reinvigorated Everton before a trip to Newcastle serves as a stark reminder of the change in fortunes at Anfield and St James’ Park.
With the Reds already out of title contention, only the most optimistic supporter would back them not to be knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid in March.
There is a direction to Wolves which is missing at Liverpool. Julen Lopetegui has been backed with six new recruits in January and it is hard to ignore the sense Molineux is steeled for the survival fight.
They had been plunged back into the relegation zone by Everton’s early win over Arsenal but responded in style, ahead of potential season-defining games with Southampton and Bournemouth.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
LIVERPOOL SUBS: Caoimhín Kelleher, James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Fabio Carvalho, Nathaniel Phillips.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Andrew Robertson; Naby Keita, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago; Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez.
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WOLVES SUBS: Daniel Bentley, Nathan Collins, Raul Jimenez, Daniel Podence, Jonny, Joao Moutinho, Adama Traore, Joseph Hodge, Hugo Bueno.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
WOLVES (4-3-3): Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Craig Dawson, Maximilian Kilman, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Mario Lemina, Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes; Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-Chan.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
As for Liverpool, their time in the FA Cup was short-lived after eliminating Wolves, losing to Brighton and Hove Albion in the fourth round last time out. Winless in three Premier League games after four successive wins, the Reds are in 10th place and are 10 points behind rivals Manchester United, who are in fourth. Looking to get back to winning ways, Liverpool will need to improve on their recent performances on the road. They've lost 3-1 at Brentford and 3-0 at Brighton in their last two away league games, last losing more consecutively on the road in April 2012 (four).
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Wolves will be looking for revenge against Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s side knocked them out of the FA Cup in their previous game at Molineux, with Harvey Elliott scoring the only goal in a third-round replay. Despite winning just one of their last seven games in all competitions, Wolves have only lost twice in the Premier League since Julen Lopetegui took charge. Triumphant against relegation rivals Everton and West Ham, Wolves also secured a point at Villa Park. Their two league losses under the Spaniard came against Manchester United and Manchester City.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
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