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Wolves' Shock 2-1 Win Over Liverpool Leaves Slot Questioning Progress

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Andre Gomes scored in the 94th minute to give Wolves a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Molineux. The result, which saw Wolves leap into the top half of the table, was a bitter pill for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who immediately described the performance as a 'same old story'. Slot's frustration stems from his side's inability to secure a top-four finish, with the defeat leaving their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Liverpool's season has been defined by late goals, conceding five Premier League matches this season thanks to injury-time winners - a record for any team in a single campaign. Their defensive frailties were exposed again, failing to create chances and making costly errors that allowed Gomes' deflected strike to find the net. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted the team was 'predictable and sloppy' in possession, acknowledging their performance was 'disappointing' despite their historic reputation for scoring late winners.

For Wolves, this win against the Reds represents a historic achievement, marking their first victory over a top-five side in consecutive Premier League games since West Brom in 2017-18. The triumph has injected belief into a side fighting relegation, with coach Rob Edwards celebrating the 'big, big night' and insisting they'll 'keep fighting' regardless of their position. While Liverpool must now focus on their remaining nine games with Champions League football on the line, Wolves will relish this opportunity to repeat the feat against the same opponent in the FA Cup on Friday.