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
Matip is being allowed to move into the Wolves half with little pressure from the opposition. Looking for options, the defender slides the ball into the feet of Keïta who spins on it before striking his effort wide.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Nunes gets to the byline on the left flank before blasting the ball across the box. With men in the middle, Gomez is there to head it away.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
OVER! Matip ventures forward with the ball, drilling it into the path of Keita who sets it back to Salah. On the right of the box, the winger cuts inside before shooting over.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
On the right, Alexander-Arnold curls a deep cross into the box looking for Nunez, but Sa is there to collect it.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Keïta looks to strike the ball towards the goal from distance, but Neves is there to block both of his efforts.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Nunez looks to slide the ball through Gakpo who runs beyond the Wolves defence, but Dawson is there to intercept the pass.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
SAVE! Sa with a brilliant stop. Down the left, Thiago plays a fast throughball to Núñez inside the box. On the left, his curling effort is palmed away by the goalkeeper.
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