It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Arne Slot’s Liverpool this season, as they dropped out of the top four with a stunning 2-1 defeat against last-place Wolverhampton.
Liverpool dominated proceedings for much of the contest, but it was a rather tame first half for the visitors. They upped the tempo after the break before Rodrigo Gomes scored against the run of play in the 78th minute for Wolverhampton.
Salah Responds, Then Wolves Land the Final Blow
The lead only lasted five minutes before Liverpool equalized on the back of Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian winger was gifted the ball after a dreadful backpass, allowing the Liverpool support to find renewed belief that they could steal three points at Molineux.
However, midway through stoppage time, Andre had his long-range shot deflected to loop over Alisson to give Wolverhampton the win.
Wolves’ Revival Keeps the Door Open
Three weeks ago, anything other than early relegation for Wolverhampton would’ve been a huge shock.
While their early-season defeats will still probably be too much to overcome, Wolverhampton have surpassed expectations with their recent run of good form. They beat fourth-place Aston Villa before taking down fifth-place Liverpool and even held league leaders Arsenal to a 2-2 draw before that.
They still sit 11 points adrift from safety with nine matches to play, but there is now a non-zero chance Wolverhampton can pull off the impossible.
Liverpool’s Season Slips as a Crucial Stretch Looms
For Liverpool, it has been a disastrous season in the Premier League. Title hopes have evaporated as they sit 16 points back of Arsenal, and their place in European football is now in jeopardy. Just eight points separate 3rd and 8th, with Liverpool finding themselves right in the middle of a crowded upper half of the table.
Three of their next four matches are outside of the Premier League, including a rematch at Molineux against Wolverhampton in the FA Cup on Friday. A pair of Champions League clashes against Galatasaray give them a chance to get back on track, with a visit from Tottenham sandwiched between those fixtures.
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FAQ
Who scored the winning goal in Wolves vs Liverpool?
Andre scored the decisive goal for Wolverhampton in stoppage time, giving Wolves a dramatic 2–1 victory over Liverpool.
Did Mohamed Salah score against Wolves?
Yes, Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s equalizing goal shortly after Wolverhampton took the lead in the second half.
When was the winning goal scored in Wolves vs Liverpool?
The winning goal was scored in the 90+4 minute of stoppage time, sealing a late victory for Wolves.
What does the loss mean for Liverpool’s Premier League season?
The defeat puts Liverpool’s hopes of qualifying for European competition under pressure as they continue to fall behind the top teams in the league.
