Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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 LIVE: Premier League updates

• FULL TIME! Wolves 3-0 Liverpool - Reds now four PL games without a win

• 71’ GOAL! Neves makes it three for Wolves as Liverpool fall apart (WOL 3-0 LIV)

• 12’ GOAL! Dawson thrashes in second as Wolves double lead (WOL 2-0 LIV)

• 5’ GOAL! Hwang cross deflects in off Matip (WOL 1-0 LIV)

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3 - 0 Liverpool FC

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That's all for today, goodbye.

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Next up, Wolves travel to Southampton, who are at the bottom of the Premier League. As for Liverpool, they host Everton.

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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.

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Substitution Andrew Henry Robertson Konstantinos Tsimikas

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FULL-TIME: WOLVES 3-0 LIVERPOOL

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Cheers from the home fans. Wolves are passing it around the back with ease, each appreciated individually through chants. Liverpool are putting no pressure on the ball and are allowing them to keep possession. Lopetegui has certainly lifted the mood around Molineux.

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There will be four minutes of additional time.

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Liverpool take another shot from distance. This time it comes through Oxlade-Chamberlain, but Kilman gets in the way to head it behind.

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IT SHOULD BE FOUR! Traore has been brilliant since coming on. On the counter, he carries the ball the length of the pitch before passing it off to Jimenez who is unmarked on the left of the box. One-on-one with Alisson, his chip goes straight into the hands of the goalkeeper.

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Dawson has been a rock at the back on his debut. Clearing a cross behind, he then heads away from Alexander-Arnold's corner.

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Substitution Stefan Bajčetić Maquieira Harvey Daniel James Elliott

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Elliott tries his luck from distance, but his attempt is blocked by Kilman.

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Gomez goes into the book after a late tackle on Jimenez.

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A cross from Gakpo goes straight into the hands of Sa. The goalkeeper boots the ball off the pitch with Lemina back on the deck.

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After some medical attention, Lemina is back on the pitch.

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Lemina is punching the floor after being fouled around halfway with Thiago going into his back.

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Assist Adama Traoré Diarra

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Robertson chips a free-kick into the box, but nobody is anywhere near it. Lemina gets there, heading in into the air before Sa claims the ball.

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Liverpool's last three away games against Wolves in all competitions have ended in 1-0 victories, including an FA Cup match last month. They've never won twice against Wolves at Molineux in the same season, with Manchester City in 2011-12 the last side to do so. They will not win today.

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GOALLLL! NEVES SCORES! 3-0 WOLVES! It must be game over now! Moutinho wins the ball in the midfield, launching it down the middle of the pitch for Traoré to run onto. Getting there before Robertson, he cuts it back to Neves. Making a late run, nobody tracks the midfielder, who slots his effort past Alisson.

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Lemina fouls Bajcetic on the edge of the box. From the resulting free-kick, Alexander-Arnold hits Kilman in the wall before dragging the rebound wide.

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HUGE SAVE FROM SA! Out of the defence, Alexander-Arnold spots the run of Nunez, launching the ball over the top of the Wolves defence and into the path of the striker. One-on-one, he powers his effort straight at Sa who makes himself big.

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Henderson is about to come on for Liverpool.

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WIDE! Dawson plays the ball straight into the path of Gakpo with the Liverpool attacker going past the defender. He goes to pull on his shirt, but pulls out, knowing that he is already on a yellow card. Gakpo passes it out to Salah on the right, with the winger cutting in before bending his effort past the post.

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Substitution Pablo Sarabia García Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez

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Alexandre Arnold's corner from the right is cleared away by Cunha at the front post.

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Wolves are happy with their lead and are looking to defend it. Sitting in a low block, they have packed men into their own box and are blocking every shot and cross that is going in. Their last attempt at Liverpool's goal came in the 31st minute.

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Alexander-Arnold threads the ball through to Keita inside the box who pokes it to Nunez. The forward then tries to give it back to the midfielder, but Wolves clear it away.

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Salah is making his 200th Premier League appearance for Liverpool in this match, becoming the 17th different player to reach this milestone for the Reds. He's scored 125 goals in his 199 games so far, just three behind Robbie Fowler's club record of 128 in the competition.

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HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN? Keita's low effort flicks off of the foot of Robertson with his attempt blocked just before it reaches the goal. Still alive, Robertson's second effort is blocked by Kilman.

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Robertson curls the ball down the left of the box, looking for Gakpo. On the byline, he hesitates, allowing Semedo to get across and block his cross.

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Salah threads the ball through to Nunez who dribbles towards the byline. Looking to drill it across the box, his attempt it blocked by Lemina. If he looked up, he would have seen Salah unmarked on the edge.

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Wolves get the game back under way. If everything remains the same, they will move out of the relegation zone.

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Wolves have controlled the game before the break. Starting quickly, they deserved their two goals inside the first 12 minutes after forcing Liverpool back into their final third. Cunha and Nunes have been particularly impressive, with their energetic style stopping the away side from getting any time on the ball. As for Liverpool, they have been off the pace. Gakpo and Keita have looked out of their depth with Salah struggling to make an impact. Attempting to put crosses into the box, Dawson and Kilman have been ready for it every time.

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Wolves scored two quickfire goals to stun Liverpool. Their first came through an own goal, with Hee-Chan’s cross deflecting off Matip and past Alisson. Moments later, the home side had a second. It came from the right for a second time, with Cunha’s low cross finding Kilman. His shot was blocked before Dawson rocketed in the rebound. Nunez was then denied by a stunning stop from Sa before Wolves went close again. Nunes dispossessed Matip just outside the box before striking his effort straight at the goalkeeper.

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HALF-TIME: WOLVES 2-0 LIVERPOOL

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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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Neves got back to his feet quickly after hitting the deck, with Lemina fine to continue after receiving treatment.

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Neves and Lemina are now both on the floor. Both came in quick succession after individual collisions with Thiago.

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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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Hee-Chan brings down Gakpo in a dangerous position, but the free-kick from Robertson is cleared away by Semedo before it could reach a team-mate.

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Robertson curls a dangerous free-kick into the box looking for Matip, but the ball is cleared away to the halfway line and Liverpool are forced to rebuild their attack.

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Alexander-Arnold throws the ball down the right flank to Nunez. Holding it up, he fires a cross into the box, but nobody is there to receive it.

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Liverpool have failed to score in their last two Premier League games, as many as in their previous 36 matches in the competition. They've not gone three games without a goal since December/January in 2020-21 (a run of four). They have struggled in the final third so far, with Nunez having their best opportunity earlier in the half.

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Cunha rushes on the ball outside the box, ignoring options around him before unleashing a tame effort that rolls straight into Alisson's gloves.

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Dawson could have scored a second on his Wolves debut. On the right flank, Neves swings a ball into the defender who is unmarked, but his header across the goal loops over.

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This game is end-to-end. This time Kilman fails to clear a cross from the left, heading it straight into the path of Alexander-Arnold. From a tight angle, the right-back takes one touch before lashing his strike over.

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SAVE! Wolves should have a third! With the ball dropping to Matip outside the Liverpool box, the defender fails to spot Nunes who is rushing in behind him. Taking it off the centre-back, the Wolves man shoots straight at Alisson.

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Liverpool have won each of their last 11 Premier League games against Wolves – in their league history, they’ve only won more consecutively against West Bromwich Albion (12 between 1985 and 2010). They will need to score at least three times to win this game after a poor start.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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On the right, Alexander-Arnold curls a deep cross into the box looking for Nunez, but Sa is there to collect it.

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Keïta looks to strike the ball towards the goal from distance, but Neves is there to block both of his efforts.

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Nunez looks to slide the ball through Gakpo who runs beyond the Wolves defence, but Dawson is there to intercept the pass.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Liverpool have started this game poorly. They have struggled to get out of their defensive third with Wolves forcing them back.

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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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