In a thrilling day of Premier League action, Liverpool showcased their resilience by coming from behind to secure a dominant 3-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, propelling them to the top of the league table. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s crisis deepened with a 3-1 defeat to Brighton, while Manchester City continued their perfect run.
The early kick-off at Molineux saw Wolverhampton Wanderers take an early lead, with Hwang Hee-chan finding the net. The home side displayed a scintillating first-half performance and had multiple opportunities to extend their lead further.
However, the second half belonged to Liverpool as Cody Gakpo equalised just 10 minutes into the period. Jurgen Klopp’s side applied relentless pressure, pinning Wolves back for extended periods. Their persistence paid off when Andy Robertson calmly finished in the 85th minute, and an own goal from Hugo Bueno added a final flourish to the scoreline.
This victory marked the third time this season that Liverpool has come from behind to win, placing them one point clear at the top of the Premier League table. The win followed a string of four consecutive victories for Klopp’s men.
After the match, Klopp acknowledged his team’s powerful second-half performance but stressed the importance of avoiding falling behind in games, stating, “Turning games around is helpful in a season but we cannot rely on it.”
In stark contrast, Manchester United’s season continued to unravel as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Brighton. Danny Welbeck, a former Manchester United youth player, inflicted the early blow by scoring for the visitors. A 53rd-minute goal by Pascal Gross and a strike by substitute Joao Pedro compounded United’s misery. Hannibal Mejbri provided a consolation goal for the hosts.
United’s disappointing performance, their third defeat in five matches, leaves them trailing league leaders Manchester City by a significant nine-point margin. What was initially hoped to be a promising season for the Red Devils has turned into a challenging period, sparking concerns among fans and pundits alike.
