Liverpool earn late victory but have to settle for second
By Joseph Ayinde
Liverpool came from behind to earn a late 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers but missed out on the title by a single point on a thrilling final day.
The Reds had a nightmare start at Anfield, falling behind in just the third minute as Raul Jimenez got in behind and crossed for Pedro Neto to finish at close range.
But they equalised in the 24th minute as Thiago’s superb flick released Sadio Mane, who slotted past Jose Sa.
With 15 minutes to go, leaders Man City were losing 2-0 against Aston Villa and Liverpool were a goal away from winning the title.
As the tension grew, Mane had a strike ruled out for offside while Trent Alexander-Arnold forced a smart save from 25 yards.
Mohamed Salah came off the bench to score at close range in the 84th minute, earning a share of the Golden Boot, and Andrew Robertson then put the Reds out of sight.
But Man City’s incredible late turnaround, coming from behind to win 3-2, meant Liverpool’s efforts were for nothing as they finished second with 92 points.
