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
Hee-Chan brings down Gakpo in a dangerous position, but the free-kick from Robertson is cleared away by Semedo before it could reach a team-mate.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Robertson curls a dangerous free-kick into the box looking for Matip, but the ball is cleared away to the halfway line and Liverpool are forced to rebuild their attack.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Alexander-Arnold throws the ball down the right flank to Nunez. Holding it up, he fires a cross into the box, but nobody is there to receive it.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Liverpool have failed to score in their last two Premier League games, as many as in their previous 36 matches in the competition. They've not gone three games without a goal since December/January in 2020-21 (a run of four). They have struggled in the final third so far, with Nunez having their best opportunity earlier in the half.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Cunha rushes on the ball outside the box, ignoring options around him before unleashing a tame effort that rolls straight into Alisson's gloves.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Dawson could have scored a second on his Wolves debut. On the right flank, Neves swings a ball into the defender who is unmarked, but his header across the goal loops over.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
This game is end-to-end. This time Kilman fails to clear a cross from the left, heading it straight into the path of Alexander-Arnold. From a tight angle, the right-back takes one touch before lashing his strike over.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
SAVE! Wolves should have a third! With the ball dropping to Matip outside the Liverpool box, the defender fails to spot Nunes who is rushing in behind him. Taking it off the centre-back, the Wolves man shoots straight at Alisson.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Liverpool have won each of their last 11 Premier League games against Wolves – in their league history, they’ve only won more consecutively against West Bromwich Albion (12 between 1985 and 2010). They will need to score at least three times to win this game after a poor start.
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