Before kick-off, both sets of supporters paid tribute to former Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last July. Banners honouring the Portugal international were displayed in the home and away sections.

Liverpool, seeking a win that would have moved them level on 51 points with Manchester United and Aston Villa, dominated possession in a largely drab first half but rarely troubled Jose Sa.

Arne Slot, whose side remain fifth, had made one change from the 5–2 victory over West Ham United, introducing Jeremie Frimpong for Joe Gomez.

Wolves, managed by 43-year-old Rob Edwards, struck first when Tolu Arokodare held off Virgil van Dijk and teed up Rodrigo Gomes, who deftly chipped Alisson.

Mohamed Salah equalised after Jean Ricner-Bellegarde lost possession, ending his Premier League goal drought stretching back to November. Seventeen-year-old Rio Ngumoha later hit the post.

The contest opened up after the interval, but it was Wolves who prevailed. Andre's stoppage-time effort, deflecting off Gomez, sealed only their third league win of the campaign and the fifth time this season Slot's men have conceded an injury-time winner.

"How do I sum this up? Same old story," said Slot after the game.

"My expectations have changed throughout the season because I expected more from us and what we are fighting for now. But it's another setback and we didn't help ourselves with this result, not at all.

"That [dropping points] is a concern because it is not the first time we have dropped points against teams that are in these positions.

"But we are not the first team to drop points here, last week it was [Aston] Villa, the week before Arsenal. So they are having a good momentum."

Despite sitting 11 points from safety and appearing destined for relegation to the Championship, Wolves have now beaten Liverpool and Villa and drawn with Arsenal in their last three home matches.

"This is Liverpool Football Club - never mind this position you're in, any time you beat them, you've got to enjoy the moment," said Edwards.

"They're an amazing football club with an amazing manager and loads of great players. So it was a big, big night for us."

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