Liverpool suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, missing a golden chance to draw level with Manchester United.
Rodrigo Gomes opened the scoring for Wolves in the 78th minute, before Mohamed Salah equalized minutes later to give Liverpool hope of salvaging a point.
However, Wolves struck again in stoppage time through Andre, sealing a famous victory and leaving Liverpool frustrated after dominating possession but failing to capitalize.
The defeat means Liverpool remains three points behind Manchester United in third place, missing an opportunity to close the gap in the Champions League race.
Wolves, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten home run to three matches, having previously drawn with Arsenal and beaten Aston Villa before stunning Liverpool.
Despite controlling 66 percent of possession, Liverpool lacked sharpness in attack, with Cody Gakpo and Salah struggling to break down Wolves’ resilient defensive structure.
Manager Arne Slot admitted his side had “lost focus at crucial moments,” a recurring issue that has cost Liverpool valuable points throughout the season.
The result highlights Wolves’ resurgence under Rob Edwards, with the team showing fight and determination despite sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Liverpool fans voiced frustration at the team’s inconsistency, with many pointing to defensive lapses and missed chances as the main reasons behind the defeat.
For Wolves, the victory provides a morale boost in their battle against relegation, proving they can compete with top sides when playing at home.
Liverpool now face a crucial run of fixtures, needing to bounce back quickly to maintain their push for Champions League qualification and avoid slipping further behind rivals.
This defeat serves as a reminder that no Premier League fixture is straightforward, and even struggling sides can deliver devastating blows against title contenders.
