Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
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It will not be Divock Origi’s most famous goal as a replacement. Given his status as Liverpool’s 21st-century David Fairclough and his strike in a Champions League final, how could it be? But when that strangest of scorelines for them seemed to beckon – 0-0 – he transformed a draw into a victory in the 94th minute. The super-sub struck again and Wolves’ doggedness earned them only a statistical distinction, not a point.
Even on a day when Mohamed Salah did not score, he created, finding the replacement with a low cross. Origi span, shot and scored his second league goal of the season. For Liverpool, it made it 29 consecutive games with at least one goal. Wolves looked set to emulate Real Madrid, the previous team to keep a clean sheet against them. Instead they can reflect that they are the only opponents in the last 19 Liverpool matches not to have conceded at least twice.
Wolves’ resistance seemed set to earn them a hat-trick of 0-0 draws. They were personified by Conor Coady, a Liverpool fan who came through the Anfield academy, and who marked his 250th Wolves appearance with a remarkable intervention, even if it reflected badly on another who has represented both clubs. When Jose Sa came off his line and collided with Romain Saiss, he sent Diogo Jota scampering in behind, with only a defence that lacked a goalkeeper to beat. Instead he blasted his shot against Coady, who had retreated to the goal line.
It was a remarkable reprieve but not the only example of defensive heroics. Saiss executed a brilliant challenge on Salah when he seemed set to tap in Andy Robertson’s enticing low cross. Leander Dendoncker hacked a Jota header away when it promised to trouble Sa. The goalkeeper came swiftly off his line to block Sadio Mane’s effort and, in the closing minutes, reacted wonderfully well to tip the Senegalese’s shot over the bar. For good measure, Sa saved Salah’s 90th-minute shot. It appeared to have secured a point, but Origi thought otherwise.
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GOAL Watford 0-1 Man City (STERLING 4)
Sterling!!!
Foden crosses the ball in and Rose is out of position so Sterling can easily head the ball in. This could be a long evening for Ranieri.
Watford 0-0 Man City
We are underway at Vicarage Road.
Manchester City will look to go top and Watford will want to extend the gap from the relegation zone.
Watford vs Man City
The match will conclude Saturday’s Premier League action which has seen some surprising results.
Newcastle won their first match of the season with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, Liverpool snatched a last minute win over Wolves, West Ham stunned Chelsea 3-2 and Southampton drew 1-1 with Brighton.
How will the last game shake out? Action gets underway in five minutes.
Watford vs Man City
Watford have never beaten Manchester City in the Premier League but will they change their fortunes this evening?
It will be a difficult task as Guardiola’s team will be aiming for the top of the Premier League. However, Ranieri has spoken confidently ahead of the match.
He told Sky Sports: “Our philosophy is good we just need points... We are ready, we are ready.”
Watford vs Man City: What have the managers said?
There’s been a lot of praise between the managers in the build-up to this match with Guardiola saying he admires Ranieri.
The Man City boss said: “Football has to be grateful to still live with important people like Claudio Ranieri. What he has done in his career is amazing, Leicester is the benchmark. In Spain, Italy, France. I admire this type of person.”
And Ranieri said of Guardiola: “It’s a fantastic team. Guardiola is working very well, he has built a fantastic quality team and they can make the difference in every situation and for this reason, we must be focused on the match 100 per cent.”
The gloves will come off in just over 15 minutes though...
Watford vs Man City: Team news
Watford have called Danny Rose back into the starting 11 to replace the injured Adam Masina.
Line-up: Bachmann, Femenia, Rose, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Louza, Cleverley, Sissoko, Dennis, Pedro, King
Meanwhile defending champions City will be hoping returning Jack Grealish and Phil Foden will propel them to the top of the table.
Line-up: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri, Gundogan, Silva, Sterling, Foden, Grealish
Watford vs Man City
If you wanted that next match then you’re in luck as Watford play Manchester City in just under half an hour.
While that late Liverpool goal has put them top of the table it could be quickly taken away from them as a win for City will see Pep Guardiola’s side back in number one position.
The teams have revealed their line-ups, so stay tuned for all the updates,,,
FULL TIME: Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
Well, you can never count Liverpool out who now top the Premier League table after that last minute goal from Origi.
You have to feel for Wolves who put in a sensational effort to keep the Reds out for 94 minutes, including an impressive challenge from Saiss and a great block on the line from Coady.
But in the end Wolves needed a goal to cement the result and with no score came punishment and heartbreak. Salah didn’t score for Liverpool but he remains their star man with the assist this afternoon.
Breathless after that! Anyone for another match?
GOAL: Wolves 0-1 Liverpool (ORIGI 90+5)
Oh wow, superb sub alert!
Salah made a great run and put in a pin point pass to Origi who slotted it home.
The absolute scenes from the Liverpool bench who have gone wild - the goal didn’t seem possible after Wolves’ amazing defence but it’s late heartbreak for the hosts.
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