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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

Henderson is about to come on for Liverpool.

4 February 2023 16:24

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

WIDE! Dawson plays the ball straight into the path of Gakpo with the Liverpool attacker going past the defender. He goes to pull on his shirt, but pulls out, knowing that he is already on a yellow card. Gakpo passes it out to Salah on the right, with the winger cutting in before bending his effort past the post.

4 February 2023 16:23

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

4 February 2023 16:22

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Substitution Pablo Sarabia García João Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho

4 February 2023 16:20

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Substitution Pablo Sarabia García Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez

4 February 2023 16:19

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

4 February 2023 16:19

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Alexandre Arnold's corner from the right is cleared away by Cunha at the front post.

4 February 2023 16:18

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Wolves are happy with their lead and are looking to defend it. Sitting in a low block, they have packed men into their own box and are blocking every shot and cross that is going in. Their last attempt at Liverpool's goal came in the 31st minute.

4 February 2023 16:17

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Alexander-Arnold threads the ball through to Keita inside the box who pokes it to Nunez. The forward then tries to give it back to the midfielder, but Wolves clear it away.

4 February 2023 16:14

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

Salah is making his 200th Premier League appearance for Liverpool in this match, becoming the 17th different player to reach this milestone for the Reds. He's scored 125 goals in his 199 games so far, just three behind Robbie Fowler's club record of 128 in the competition.

4 February 2023 16:13

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