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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Saturday 04 February 2023 12:16 EST
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Wolves games always competitive - Klopp

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's last three away games against Wolves in all competitions have ended in 1-0 victories, including an FA Cup match last month. They've never won twice against Wolves at Molineux in the same season, with Manchester City in 2011-12 the last side to do so. They will not win today.

4 February 2023 16:33

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4 February 2023 16:33

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GOALLLL! NEVES SCORES! 3-0 WOLVES! It must be game over now! Moutinho wins the ball in the midfield, launching it down the middle of the pitch for Traoré to run onto. Getting there before Robertson, he cuts it back to Neves. Making a late run, nobody tracks the midfielder, who slots his effort past Alisson.

4 February 2023 16:32

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4 February 2023 16:30

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

4 February 2023 16:30

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Lemina fouls Bajcetic on the edge of the box. From the resulting free-kick, Alexander-Arnold hits Kilman in the wall before dragging the rebound wide.

4 February 2023 16:29

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

HUGE SAVE FROM SA! Out of the defence, Alexander-Arnold spots the run of Nunez, launching the ball over the top of the Wolves defence and into the path of the striker. One-on-one, he powers his effort straight at Sa who makes himself big.

4 February 2023 16:27

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Substitution Naby Laye Keïta Jordan Brian Henderson

4 February 2023 16:27

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