Liverpool secured their first win of 2023 after beating Wolves 1-0 in a tense FA Cup third round replay.
After the original tie at Anfield saw VAR controversially deny Wolves a late winner, and subsequently force this evening’s replay, revenge may have been on the minds of Julen Lopetegui’s troops, and they wasted no time in taking the game to a Reds side still reeling from humbling defeats at Brentford and Brighton.
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In particular, Liverpool’s James Milner – boasting more FA Cup appearances than the rest of his team combined – defied his years to stem Wolves’ best moves.
However, it was the innovation and impudence of youth that gave Liverpool a precious lead after just 13 minutes.
Despite new Wolves signing Matheus Cunha wildly shooting over in the final minutes, the ease in which Liverpool got over the line may have had them pinching themselves after a difficult campaign, with Wolves barely testing Liverpool’s cup keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Overall, Klopp will be satisfied with his side, as the reigning FA Cup holders sealed a win in a competition that may represent their best chance of silverware this season.
