Liverpool and Wolves will clash for the second time in the Premier League this season. The first instalment ended in a 3-1 win for the Reds and times have changed since then.
Having secured some incredible results throughout the campaign, Wolves are not threatened by any relegation, so they have no pressure to worry about whatsoever. On the other hand, Liverpool have fallen short in the title race and can only look on helplessly as Manchester City and Arsenal battle it out to be crowned Champions.
Liverpool made a promising start to the season, and as of the time of writing, they currently sit third in the Premier League table with 75 points. During the summer, the team saw a few exits, primarily to the Saudi Pro League. Former captain Jordan Henderson joined Al-Ettifaq alongside club legend Steven Gerrard, while Roberto Firmino and Fabinho headed to Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Ittihad, respectively.
Other departures included Naby Keita to Werder Bremen after the expiration of his contract, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain to Besiktas, James Milner to Brighton and Hove Albion, Fabio Carvalho on loan to RB Leipzig, and Arthur Melo, who left at the end of an unsuccessful loan spell. After those exits, Klopp decided to strengthen the squad with the signing of Hungarian captain Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig, World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion, Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, and Wataru Endo joining the ranks from the Bundesliga.
The Reds started their Premier League campaign with an entertaining 1-1 draw against Chelsea, followed by five consecutive wins against Bournemouth, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Wolves, and West Ham. Notably, Liverpool beat Newcastle with Darwin Nunez pulling up late heroics from the bench after captain Virgil Van Dijk was sent off early in the game. The Reds suffered their first defeat of the season in the dramatic loss to Tottenham Hotspur, ending the match with nine men due to red cards for Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. Subsequent matches included a 2-2 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion, victories against Everton, Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, Brentford, Fulham, and Sheffield, and a hard-fought win over Crystal Palace that saw Salah score his 200th goal for the club.
To kick things off in 2024, the Reds had some impressive results despite being crippled by injuries. They beat Bournemouth 4-0 on the road in the Premier League and secured the Carabao Cup after Virgil Van Dijk sank Chelsea in the final minute of extra time at Wembley. With Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the season, the side will have been keen to finish the season on a strong note by claiming the league title, however, failure to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford started a downward spiral of results and performances. A 1-0 home reversal to Crystal Palace was a huge blow and then defeat at Goodison Park and a draw against West Ham at the London Stadium ended their title chances.
Wolves' season has been much better than the expectations set for them going into the campaign when many were tipping them for relegation. Gary O'Neil quickly got the team playing attractive, confident football and they have been comfortably in mid-table all season despite having to content with an incredible amount of injuries as well as awful officiating decisions that have cost them anywhere between six and ten points.
They travel to face Liverpool at Anfield on the final day of the season with nothing to play for but also with nothing to lose, so it's a free swing for Wanderers which can make them dangerous. Liverpool will desperately want to win the game to send Klopp out on a winning note.
Match tickets
The epic match at Anfield in Liverpool kicks off on the 19th May at 4pm local time.
Getting Liverpool vs Wolves tickets could take a lot of work given it is Klopp's final game as Liverpool boss. Hence, you are advised to search ticket reselling sites as they will be sold out on each club’s channels.
Team news
Lineups
Liverpool might welcome some players back from their respective injuries. Spanish midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is finally fit again, Diogo Jota and Conor Bradley should be ready to return, although Joel Matip is unfortunately out for the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Liverpool: Alison Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahim Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz:
Wolves have had a lot of injuries to their forwards and will probably still be without star man Pedro Neto, although he has a chance of returning. Hwang and Cunha should be available.
Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Jose Sar; Nelson Samedo, Max Killman, Toti Gomes; Matt Doherty, Joao Gomes; Mario Lemina, Boubacar Traore, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee Chan:
Prediction
Liverpool's gegen pressing and incisive attacking play coupled with the atmosphere that their supporters are sure to create at Anfield is expected to be too much for Wolves to handle on Klopp's Anfield farewell.
If the Reds get into their groove, Wolves could be beaten by a large scoreline.
Liverpool 3-0 Wolves
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