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 have conceded seven goals in the first 15 minutes of the first half, only Aston Villa (eight) have conceded more in the Premier League this season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
GOALLL! DEBUT GOAL FOR DAWSON! 2-0 WOLVES! Neves' free-kick down the right of the box is kept alive by Cunha. Pulling it across the box, he finds Kilman who has his shot blocked before Dawson rockets in the rebound.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
GOALLLLLL! WOLVES TAKE THE LEAD! 1-0! The home side take a deserved lead earlier in the game. Hee-Chan latches into a ball over the top from Sarabia, getting to it before Matip. Next to the byline, his low cross defects off of Matip and into the goal after hitting off the post.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Liverpool have started this game poorly. They have struggled to get out of their defensive third with Wolves forcing them back.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
The home side have started the game brightly. Alexandre Arnold's throw-in from the left side is intercepted. Neves knocks the ball to Cunha. He then finds Hee-Chan who slides it to Sarabia, but the Spaniard misses the target.
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