Premier League
Premier League Midweek Roundup: Wolves Stun Liverpool With Last-Gasp Winner
Wolves stunned reigning champions Liverpool 2-1 with a last-gasp Andre winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Everton beat Burnley 2-0 while Leeds lost 1-0 to Sunderland at Elland Road.
The midweek action across English football delivered chaos, upsets, and late-game twists, with the headline moment coming at Molineux Stadium as bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned reigning champions Liverpool in one of the season’s most dramatic finishes.
Wolves Deliver a Stunning Blow to Liverpool’s Champions League Ambitions
Wolves, entrenched in last place, produced a night to remember with a thrilling 2-1 victory.
Brazilian midfielder Andre delivered the decisive moment in the fourth minute of stoppage time, his long-range strike taking a wicked deflection off Joe Gomez and leaving goalkeeper Alisson stranded.
The eruption inside Molineux reflected the magnitude of the upset. Manager Rob Edwards sprinted down the touchline in pure joy, later calling the win a moment that any team must cherish when defeating a club like Liverpool, regardless of their own league position.
Wolves had initially taken the lead through Rodrigo Gomes in the 78th minute, only for Mohamed Salah to break his 10-game Premier League scoring drought with an 83rd-minute equalizer. But as both sides chased a winner, Andre’s late strike sealed a famous victory and sent Liverpool home to reflect on a ninth league defeat of the season.
The result leaves the defending champions at risk of slipping to sixth place if Chelsea defeat Aston Villa on Wednesday. Liverpool is now 16 points behind league leaders Arsenal, a stunning decline after running away with the title just last year.
Manager Arne Slot voiced frustration after the match, noting that three of their last defeats have come in stoppage time an alarming trend for a club fighting to keep its place among the European elite.
For Wolves, the victory made it back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, building on their 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa just days earlier. Despite being 11 points from safety, Wolves’ recent performances including a 2-2 draw with Arsenal reflect a late-season fight that Edwards believes shows the squad’s character and spirit.
Everton Bring New-Stadium Joy to Their Supporters
Elsewhere, Everton delivered a rare but much-needed home win, defeating relegation-battling Burnley 2-0 at the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Goals from James Tarkowski and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall secured just their fifth home league victory since moving into the new stadium earlier this season.
The win pushes Everton closer to the European places, with Moyes’ side now only one point behind seventh-placed Brentford, who played out a goalless draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Tarkowski admitted the team has been far stronger away from home but believes they are still firmly in the race for European qualification with nine games left.
Everton’s improved form and renewed confidence give their fans hope for a strong finish.
Leeds Slip Again as Sunderland Claim a Hard-Fought Win
Leeds United suffered another setback, losing 1-0 to Sunderland at a tense Elland Road. A second-half penalty from Habib Diarra secured the victory and handed Leeds back-to-back defeats.
Although Leeds remain six points clear of the relegation zone, their cushion could shrink if 18th-placed West Ham United collects points in their fixture against Fulham.
With pressure mounting and form faltering, Leeds must rediscover stability quickly to avoid slipping deeper into trouble.
