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
Next up, Wolves travel to Southampton, who are at the bottom of the Premier League. As for Liverpool, they host Everton.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Wolves thrashed Liverpool to move out of the Premier League relegation zone. The start of the game set the tempo for the rest of the match, with the home side scoring twice in the first 12 minutes. Matip directed Hee-Chan’s cross into his own net to give Wolves the lead, with Dawson crashing in a second on his debut after Kilman’s effort was blocked. Nunez and Robertson were denied either side of the break, with the hosts dominating the rest of the game. Nunes struck an effort straight at Alisson after dispossessing Matip before Neves secured all three points. On the right flank, Traore held the ball before picking out the run of the midfielder, who received the pass in the middle of the box before slotting his shot into the bottom corner.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
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