Andre netted in the 94th minute as Wolves, rooted to the foot of the table, defeated reigning Premier League champions Liverpool in dramatic fashion at Molineux. The midfielder’s effort took a deflection off Joe Gomez before beating Alisson, sparking wild celebrations inside the stadium.
Liverpool had appeared to salvage a draw when Mohamed Salah cancelled out Rodrigo Gomes’ opener. However, Arne Slot’s men were undone once more in added time — the fifth occasion this season they have conceded a decisive goal in stoppage time.
The home supporters also witnessed an emotional pre-match tribute to former Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last July. Banners were displayed at both ends of the ground in honour of the Portugal international.
Victory marked only Wolves’ third league success of the campaign. Despite remaining 11 points adrift of safety and at the bottom of the standings, Rob Edwards’ side have now beaten Liverpool and Aston Villa and drawn with Arsenal in their last three home fixtures.
Edwards’ changes pay off as Wolves show fight
Edwards made four alterations to the team that had overcome Aston Villa, while Slot introduced Jeremie Frimpong in place of Joe Gomez following the 5-2 win against West Ham. The opening period offered little excitement, with Liverpool controlling possession but failing to seriously challenge Jose Sa.
Ryan Gravenberch, booked before the interval, was replaced by Curtis Jones at halftime, and the visitors began the second half with greater intensity. Yet it was Wolves’ substitutes who broke the deadlock. Tolu Arokodare shielded the ball from Virgil van Dijk before setting up Gomes, who delicately lifted his finish over Alisson.
Liverpool almost responded immediately as 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha struck the post. Shortly afterwards, Salah capitalised on a mistake by Jean Ricner-Bellegarde to score his first league goal since November.
With both sides pushing forward in the closing stages, Wolves found the decisive moment. Andre’s late attempt, aided by a deflection, ensured a second successive league triumph for the hosts — after managing just one win in their previous 32 matches. Edwards celebrated by sprinting down the touchline, later admitting to BBC Sport that he felt his groin “falling apart.”
Liverpool left ruing missed opportunity
The result dealt a significant blow to Liverpool’s pursuit of Champions League qualification. A win would have lifted them level on 51 points with Manchester United and Aston Villa in third and fourth, but instead they remain fifth after a ninth league defeat of the season.
Although their performance improved after the restart, Slot’s side created few clear openings and rarely troubled Sa. Much had been made of their progress from set pieces, yet they posed minimal danger from dead-ball situations and were exposed by lapses at the back.
Salah ended his scoring drought, but his goal stemmed from an opposition error. Liverpool was also without the influence of Florian Wirtz, who is expected to return next week.
Ultimately, this was a match they were expected to win. Instead, they fell to a stoppage-time blow once again — a recurring issue that has defined much of their campaign.