The stage was set for a block buster encounter at the Molineux Stadium between some of the most determined side in the Premier League. This may arguably be Wolves and Liverpool just like we’ve seen in their meeting. This is not minding the fact that Chelsea and Arsenal produced a magnificent performance when both sides square up against each other.
Liverpool had Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino to thank for the match winner against Wolves much like another Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, this time a prodigy scored a special goal to bring Arsenal back into the game at 1-1 when they faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Following the Liverpool 1-2 away win, we evaluate the match features and give technicality involved as regards to the game.
Shots on target
Wolves – 3
Liverpool – 6
It was a frenetic encounter on the pitch as the attacking threat intensified on both ends of the pitch.
In the process Liverpool got 6 shot against the home side Wolves as compared to Wolves 3 shots on target.
This was evident from the win of play as Roberto Firmino finished expertly to save the three points for his side Liverpool, just six minutes before the end of second half.
Shots off target
Wolves – 5
Liverpool – 1
The intensity of the match ensured that hostility ensued between both teams with a lot to prove in the contest.
While Wolves aim to scalp Liverpool positive run in the Premier League, Liverpool were willing to achieve the double over the Wolves side.
This was what Jürgen Klopp and his side did with pin point accuracy in front of goal having only one shot off target as compared to Wolves 5 shots off target.
Corners
Wolves – 2
Liverpool – 4
In a frenetic conquest, both impressive EPL side aimed a dig against each other while ascertaining their technical influence on the pitch from the two managers (Espirito Santo and Jürgen Klopp). This got both sides test each other from corner-kick set play.
The Reds finding the opener here with a header from a corner-kick – thanks to a well position Jordan Henderson in the Wolves penalty area.
Well positioned Jordan Henderson in the Wolves penalty area and a header from him (as the ball arrived from corner-kick) which netted a goal makes us doubt-free of Klopp’s vision.
Offsides
Wolves – 2
Liverpool – 0
Liverpool’s dominance in the contest ensured they found the break through goal from the right attacking policy.
This was unlike the Wolverhampton Wanderers side who sought their way back into the game on two occasions.
It was as a result of Liverpool’s 2 goal haul in the match as Wolves were caught in offside position on two occasions.
Fouls
Wolves – 6
Liverpool – 11
Liverpool’s authority on the pitch may well have led them into physical challenges more than their Wolves counterpart as the 50-50 battles was very much attainable in this tie.
This got the match producing a total of 17 fouls. Wolves culminated about 6 of the 17 fouls with the Reds having the
remaining 11 fouls to themselves.
Goal-kicks
Wolves – 9
Liverpool – 6
The intense pressure in the contest ensured that 15 goal-kicks were recorded between both EPL sides.
While the pressure exerted on the Wolves side by Liverpool led to 9 goal-kicks in the Wolves area. Wolves caused in turn 6 goal-kicks against Liverpool. This was a proof of Liverpool’s attacking incision as we’ve seen from the result while it also depicts Wolves’ unending attacking forays for the tie.
