Wolves 2-1 Liverpool, Leeds 0-1 Sunderland, and more: Premier League – as it happened | Premier League
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I’ll leave you with Ben Fisher’s match report from a still-rocking Molineux. Thanks for joining me; fancy doing it all again tomorrow?
Virgil van Dijk gives his verdict: “It’s down to ourselves, we were slow, predictable, sloppy in possession. We didn’t concede chances but if you perform like that, the result can be like that. That’s what’s disappointing.”
“We want to start the game well, last game we did, today we made wrong decisions, couldn’t find the end product. Conceding goals is always frustrating … we’ve been solid defensively, but we have to move on. We have to come back here, and show a reaction.”
Here’s John Brewin’s verdict from the Vitality:
“Wolves have just beaten the teams in fourth and fifth in consecutive games,” notes Richard Warwick. “They couldn’t, could they…?” I mean, it’s almost impossible – they need to win all eight remaining games to reach 40 points – but their fixture list does offer up a few chances for wins:
Brentford (A), West Ham (A), Leeds (A), Spurs (H), Sunderland (H), Brighton (A), Fulham (H), Burnley (A).
If nothing else, they might be one of the happiest teams to ever be relegated – which would be an incredible turnaround in itself.
Rob Edwards: “It’s Liverpool, any time you beat them, you’ve got to enjoy it. It’s a big, big night for us. People might think ‘you’re bottom of the league’ but you could feel the energy in here tonight. We’re showing some fight, some spirit – we’re competing with everyone.”
“When we first came in, it was difficult – players were broken, short of confidence. Now we’re seeing the fruits of a lot of hard work. We’ve got a tight squad but everyone’s fit – I want everyone to feel involved and they do at the moment.”
Full time: Port Vale 1-0 Bristol City (aet)
In a game that’s not being broadcast live (in the UK at least), Port Vale have pulled off a big upset, and earned a home fifth-round tie against Sunderland this weekend. It’s their first trip to the last 16 in 30 years, and all the more remarkable given they look nailed on to be relegated from League One.
“After his recent form, I can’t fathom why Ngumoha isn’t getting more time on the pitch,” writes Colum Fordham. “He’s certainly added something to an otherwise soporific Liverpool performance.” He was easily Liverpool’s best attacking player in the last half-hour.
GOAL! Port Vale 1-0 Bristol City (Waine 112′)
It’s turning into a big night for the underdogs. Port Vale, rock bottom of League One, lead Bristol City in the FA Cup! It’s Ben Waine with the opening goal in extra time.
Wolves and Liverpool meet here again in the FA Cup on Friday. I’m sure Arne Slot is looking forward to that one.
Let’s have a look at the table, shall we?
Full time: Wolves 2-1 Liverpool
It’s all over! Wolves have won back-to-back games for the first time since April – and they’ve done so against Villa and now Liverpool. Bostin’!
Ngumoha cuts back to Chiesa, whose shot from 20 yards is well struck, but straight at José Sà. Time ticks away …
They got a big slice of fortune, but how can you begrudge Wolves this moment, after such a miserable season? Rob Edwards is bounding down the touchline, eyes wide with disbelief. His team are about to defeat the champions …
GOAL!!! Wolves 2-1 Liverpool (André 93′)
Oh, wow! From Alisson’s weak clearance, the ball is worked to André, who shoots from the edge of the area. The ball takes a huge deflection off Joe Gomez and loops into the net!
Wolves 1-1 Liverpool: Ngumoha lifts a cross towards Van Dijk, whose header is straight at Sa. Replays suggest he may have been offside anyway.
Wolves 1-1 Liverpool: Six minutes of added time for Arne Slot’s team to avoid another awkward result. Wolves threaten to break, but Gomes (Rodrigo, I think) is cut off by Gomez (Joe).
Barcelona have come up just short, beating Atlético 3-0 in their Copa del Rey second leg but losing 4-3 on aggregate. In the Coupe de France, Gary O’Neil’s Strasbourg are through to the semis, after beating Reims 2-1.
Andre can’t quite connect with Rodrigo Gomes as Wolves threaten to break; at the other end, Bueno is booked for trying to drag Ekitike down on five separate occasions.
I think Wolves may not back themselves to keep Liverpool out, so they’re going for broke. Three minutes of regulation time to play.
Now Mosquera is played in down the right, but he goes for goal when he should cross, and dinks it straight at Alisson. Moments later, Joao Gomes sends a shot high over the bar.
A thrilling game of football has broken out here, with Salah’s pass to Szoboszlai cut out before Wolves race down the other end, Arokodare’s shot deflected over the bar.
GOAL! Wolves 1-1 Liverpool (Salah 83′)
Wolves just couldn’t keep their heads after going in front, and Bellegarde’s pass runs straight to Salah. He has work to do but dribbles into the area and powers a shot through Sa at the near post!
Magnificent save from José Sà! Ngumoha curls his shot through a forest of legs and it deflects off Mosquera, but the Wolves keeper gets a fingertip to turn it onto the post!
Arokodare brought down a long ball – nudging Van Dijk away as he did so – and then swept the ball left to Gomes. It looked like Konate had things covered, but the Wolves sub was able to stretch out a boot and beat the onrushing Alisson!
GOAL! Wolves 1-0 Liverpool (Rodrigo Gomes 78′)
Oh, wow. Wolves break away and take the lead, Rodrigo Gomes poking the ball home!
It’s finished Dundee United 2-1 St Mirren, with Amar Fatah’s late penalty ensuring the hosts avoided another draw. In the FA Cup, it’s still Port Vale 0-0 Bristol City, now in extra time …
EFL results
Championship
Ipswich 1-0 Hull
League One
Barnsley 0-1 Wycombe
Exeter 1-1 Burton
Rotherham 0-0 Mansfield
League Two
Bromley 0-0 Oldham
Chesterfield 3-0 Colchester
Grimsby 3-1 Salford
Newport 3-1 Tranmere
Walsall 0-1 Fleetwood
Full time: Ipswich 1-0 Hull
One goal is enough for Ipswich, who climb to third in the Championship, three points behind Middlesbrough with a game in hand.
“It beggars belief that Sunderland are not only safe with a quarter of the season to go, but they’re pushing for European football. If they do qualify for continental competition and keep the core of the team together, they could have a glorious season next time around,” writes Kari Tulinius.
Sunderland are 11th, but just four points behind Brentford in seventh place. If they make it, let’s hope they avoid a Forest/Palace style drop-off in domestic form.
Szoboszlai, who needs to make something happen or risk all the post-match chat focusing on his cornrows, sends a speculative shot at goal that Konate can’t turn into anything more dangerous.
João Gomes has just been booked for Wolves, who then bring on Rodrigo Gomes for Mané. Liverpool, meanwhile, send on Joe Gomez for Frimpong.
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