Liverpool Secures Victory Against Wolves but Struggles in the Second Half

In the 25th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool secured a 2-1 home victory over Wolverhampton. Jurgen Klopp’s team started strongly, scoring twice in the first half, but significantly dropped their performance after the break, allowing the visitors to get back into the game.

Final Score:

Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton

Match Summary:

First Half:

• 15′ — Luis Diaz opened the scoring (1-0).
• 37′ — Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to double the lead (2-0).

Second Half:

• 72′ — Matheus Cunha pulled one back after a defensive mistake (2-1).

Second-Half Performance (Liverpool’s Weak Display):

• Expected Goals (xG): Liverpool – 0.11 | Wolverhampton – 0.98
• Possession: Liverpool – 47% | Wolverhampton – 53%
• Shots: Liverpool – 0 | Wolverhampton – 10

The second half was dominated by Wolverhampton, who created multiple chances while Liverpool failed to register a single shot on goal. This highlights significant attacking struggles after the break.

Premier League Standings (Top 4):

1. Liverpool – 60 points
2. Arsenal – 53 points
3. Nottingham Forest – 47 points
4. Manchester City – 44 points

Liverpool remains at the top of the table, but their inconsistency in the second half could be a concern in the title race. The team faces a tough challenge in the upcoming match, which will be a crucial test.