Match report

Liverpool Defeats Wolves 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
3–1
FT
Wolves
Wolves
May 22, 2022

Liverpool secured a crucial 3-1 win against Wolves in their latest Premier League fixture. Despite falling behind early to a goal by Neto, Sadio Mané equalized before Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson sealed the victory late on, ensuring Liverpool maintained momentum heading into the latter stages of the season.

Key Facts

  • • Wolves took an early lead through Pedro Neto (3')
  • • Sadio Mané equalized for Liverpool (24')
  • • Mohamed Salah scored to put Liverpool ahead (84')
  • • Andy Robertson netted the final goal (89')

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 32 J. Matip (D)
  • 26 A. Robertson (D)
  • 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
  • 5 I. Konaté (D)
  • 14 J. Henderson (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 8 N. Keïta (M)
  • 10 S. Mané (F)
  • 20 Diogo Jota (F)
  • 23 L. Díaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Milner
  • 11 Mohamed Salah
  • 9 Roberto Firmino
  • 21 K. Tsimikas
  • 62 C. Kelleher
  • 18 T. Minamino
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 67 H. Elliott
  • 4 V. van Dijk

Wolves

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 José Sá (G)
  • 15 W. Boly (D)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (M)
  • 3 R. Aït Nouri (M)
  • 24 Toti (D)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 8 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 9 R. Jiménez (F)
  • 7 Pedro Neto (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Hwang Hee-Chan
  • 21 J. Ruddy
  • 11 Trincão
  • 17 Fábio Silva
  • 20 Chiquinho
  • 5 Fernando Marçal
  • 10 Daniel Podence
  • 14 Y. Mosquera
  • 2 K. Hoever

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    3' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: R. Jiménez
  2. Wolves
    22' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Neto · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
  3. Liverpool
    24' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mané · Assist: Thiago Alcântara
  4. Liverpool
    46' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Matip

    Foul

  5. Liverpool
    46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: J. Milner
  6. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: José Sá · On: J. Ruddy
  7. Liverpool
    58' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diogo Jota · On: Mohamed Salah
  8. Liverpool
    70' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Keita · On: Roberto Firmino
  9. Liverpool
    84' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Mohamed Salah · Assist: J. Matip
  10. Liverpool
    89' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Robertson · Assist: Roberto Firmino
  11. Wolves
    90' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dendoncker · On: Trincao

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Wolves
Fouls 6 3
Pass Accuracy 89% 81%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 669 400
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 14 0
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 593 323
Shots Inside Box 22 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Liverpool's quick equalizer by Sadio Mané after Pedro Neto's early opener shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Late goals from Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson sealed Liverpool's victory, securing three important points.