Liverpool worst team in Premier League history in dismal category after Wolves shocker
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesPremier LeagueLiverpool conceded yet another late-winner on Tuesday as the team's historically disastrous defensive season continues into March with a loss to Wolverhampton WanderersThe Liverpool defense has given up a share of late equalizers this season(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool lost 2-1 to Wolves on an injury-time goal to midfielder Andre, coming via an outside-the-box shot that deflected off Reds defender Joe Gomez and into the net past Alisson.This was the fifth injury-time winner Liverpool has conceded, a Premier League record for a single campaign (per Opta). This time, the Reds' defeat comes at the hands of the team that entered the day bottom of the league table.“How do I sum us up?
Same old story," coach Arne Slot said postgame. "Recently, we have been picking up points from scoring from set pieces, but what has not changed in the past 5-6-7 games is that we struggle and find it very hard to score from open play chances we do create.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk lays into 'slow' and 'predictable' Liverpool after Wolves lossREAD MORE: Jordan Henderson involved in ugly scenes as tempers boil over in tunnel bust upHere are the other instances of Liverpool conceding late winners:September 27 at Crystal Palace: Reds-killer Ismaila Sarr scored in the 97th minute to clinch a 2-1 win, ending a perfect start to the season for Slot's team.October 4 at Chelsea: A week later, Chelsea substitute Estevao announced himself to the footballing world with a late winner in the 95th minute to sink Liverpool's early-season title hopes.The Reds are in their worst defensive season in years(Image: Getty Images)January 24 at Bournemouth: Liverpool did well to come back on the road against Bournemouth, but substitute Amine Adli took advantage of carnage in the box to score in the 95th minute of a 3-2 match.February 8 at Manchester City: Erling Haaland scored from the penalty spot in the 93rd minute to help the Cityzens stay in the title race with a 2-1 win.
He nearly scored another a few minutes later before Dominik Szobozslai saved a goal with a red card challenge.Andre celebrated his game-winning goal for Wolves(Image: Getty Images)The Reds have also allowed a pair of injury-time equalizers: a 96th-minute finish by Ao Tanaka against Leeds in December leveled the score at 3-3, and a Harrison Reed stunner for Fulham secured his side a point in a 2-2 draw in early January.Against Manchester United in October, Harry Maguire scored a header in the 84th minute to give the Red Devils a 2-1 win.READ MORE: 'Boring' Liverpool struggles at Wolves as Arne Slot ignores his own messageREAD MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai hair leaves Liverpool fans doing double-take during Wolves gameLiverpool has conceded 14 goals in the final 15 minutes of matches this season, the second most in the Premier League behind Newcastle's 15.Slot's side will face familiar opposition in the FA Cup this Friday: they'll face Wolves once again at Molineux. It's unclear if he will rotate the team.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCWolverhampton Wanderers FCPremier League