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
Bajcetic switches the ball out to the right towards Salah with the winger playing it back to Alexander-Arnold. He then curls a cross into the box, but it goes over the head of Gakpo.
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There will be four minutes of additional time.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Neves got back to his feet quickly after hitting the deck, with Lemina fine to continue after receiving treatment.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Neves and Lemina are now both on the floor. Both came in quick succession after individual collisions with Thiago.
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Substitution Hee-Chan Hwang Adama Traoré Diarra
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Hee-Chan is now on the floor and is receiving treatment. Traore is getting ready to come on.
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