Having looked at their results it’s hard to read much into it. They haven’t been beaten well recently but it’s not what you would call good form. You also have to remember they were gifted that 2-2 against Arsenal.
A horrible , horrible ground to have to go and play at , especially a midweek night in midwinter. Forget they’re rock bottom and already as good as relegated , these fuckers would like nothing more than to turn us over in front of their baying mob.
Their fanbase is a shower of nasty, deluded cunts and it will be great to see them disappear for the next 100 years.
As for the match it will undoubtably be another hard slog. There is nothing to suggest the current champions will turn up at the bottom club and turn them over without too much trouble.
I think we may edge a shit game 2-1.
I’m nervous about this one. They have absolutely nothing to lose, although having accepted their fate in the league, they might be planning to ok throw everything at the league game.
Whereas West Ham could not make us pay for our spells of poor football on Saturday, I think it’s more likely Wolves will. They have some decent players and we’ll need to be strong.
Also look forward to listen to people from Wolverhampton singing about the poverty in Liverpool. That’s always an ironic joy.
Arne Slot pre-match press conference (02.03.2026 09:00 GMT):
How is Wirtz? No new news. Tomorrow too soon and probably weekend (FA Cup).
Foul in Manchester City game vs yesterday: Similar situation. VAR interferes and is inconsistent but doesn’t count it as a mistake.
Frustration? Yes, inconsistency causes frustration. We need to be better so that officiating makes no difference.
Champions league qualification in own hands. Wolves are getting better. Not beaten by much and are still competitive. Will be difficult game.
Playing same teams in 3 days. The second game is more of a challenge because players know what to expect but is also helpful with planning second game. Less of an issue with PL teams.
Set Pieces: grappling and holding? Happens with some teams. It is new reality for PL this season. Lots of fouls seen but also some good corners.
Are things turning in our favour? Lots of things have gone against us. Well placed now, things can change fast. Expect upcoming games to be difficult.
RB Problems: Frimpong now available. Most notable but we have had problems in other positions. Managing minutes better than injured players.
Importance of Gakpo goal: Don’t judge players only on goals. Scoring goals is important for forwards and he needed a goal for confidence.
His confidence wasn’t gone, but scoring helps mentally with players. Not overthinking what they are doing.
Midfield: All teams try to protect middle so rely on wingers to create chances in open play.
Joe Gomez can also create at RB.
Hungarian question! Dominik or Milos? How to balance games twice against same team. Focus will be same for both games. Difference with two legged ties is we play away twice. Analysis for second game will be partly done by first game. Both Hungarians fit and ready to go.
Top Teams seem less able to control games: All teams have lots of money and can get big players. Playing style is hard to control particularly with low block and long ball counter.
Has Slot changed approach: All managers change their approach but difficult not to concede throw ins and free kicks. Controlling counter attack is something that managers can do.
Reliance on set-pieces in league: Big difference with other leagues is that fouls on keepers not tolerated elsewhere. Not best to watch in Premier League. Competitiveness is good but spectacle not great.
TLDR: No major injury news. Wirtz still out. Two games vs Wolves this week.
- ok time for bed
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