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  1. 'I think Wolves will escape' - McNultypublished at 15:48 17 February

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    BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.

    Glynn from Hertfordshire asked: As a Wolves supporter, I'm finding the relegation run-in uncomfortably close. Who are you backing to escape the drop, and is there too much of a gap above Wolves for another team to get pulled into the mix before the season is out?

    Phil answered: I'm not sure whether this is good or bad news Glynn, but I think Wolves will escape the drop and Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton will go down.

    I think Wolves have enough talent and fight, as they showed against Liverpool, as well as an outstanding striker in Matheus Cunha.

    I really think they will stay up. You can never tell but I think the gap that currently exists will stop another club from getting pulled in.

    I think it will be three from those four - with Wolves to stay up.

  2. 'Wolves have the players and the quality to stay up'published at 12:07 17 February

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    Ex-Wolves winger Matt Jarvis, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about his former club's loss at Liverpool on Sunday: "It's about momentum and confidence in the team. They probably expected to go there and get beaten, but after coming in at half-time and saying 'why aren't we giving this a go?', that's the mentality shift.

    "You've got players in the team with great ability and it's just the confidence to go and do it.

    "Liverpool probably dropped off a little bit but you can see it's there with Wolves. I've been saying it all year - they have the players and the quality to stay up, they've just got to do it and that's the hardest bit about Premier League football.

    "You can't just do it in 15-20 minute spells and expect to win games. They have to do it for 90 minutes."

  3. Liverpool 2-1 Wolves - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:06 17 February

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    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Wolves.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Liverpool fans:

    Steve: Nerves will be the biggest challenge to win the title. Understandable result at David Moyes' Everton, but strange feeling around Anfield on Sunday...

    Rich: Ground out a big result after what happened midweek. We can't win playing beautiful football every week. Showed a different side of us - and a good side, in my opinion. We go again against Aston Villa.

    George: Good start but second-half performance was well below par. Gave the ball away far too much and didn't offer much attacking threat. Darwin Nunez really didn't get into the game at all and I much prefer Diogo Jota in that role. We lost our flow and couldn't keep possession. Will need to play better than that this week to overcome some stiff opposition. Definitely need Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones available otherwise the bench is a little lightweight. Happy to take the points and there is something in being able to win 'dirty'. We move on - 13 games to go and we remain in control!

    Roger: A very unconvincing second half, although 2-0 at half-time was also a bit flattering. Trent Alexander-Arnold looked as if his mind was elsewhere and Ibrahima Konate could easily have been sent off. Both were rightly subbed. Poor attempt by Jota to 'buy' a penalty when he should have just struck it first time. A lot of silly fouls committed but Wolves were very good in the second half and on another day could have easily got something out of the game. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. This was one of those games.

    Wolves fans:

    Keith: A lot to take heart from. We need that level of performance every game to the end of the season because the margin to stay up or go down is miniscule.

    Ant: What a performance by Wolves. If they carry on playing like that they will have no problem staying in the Premier League. Every player played as if their lives depended on it.

    Glyn: A good all-round performance from Wolves which they should have got something from. However, I believe our weak link lay between the sticks. Jose Sa's performance is not consistent enough for the Premier League. The first Liverpool goal was a farce and could have been averted had the keeper been braver against Luis Diaz. The second goal was even worse as Diaz was running wide and would not have been unable to finish from that angle.

    Mike: Too passive in the first half, but there was a clear foul in the lead-up to the penalty. I thought VAR was supposed to correct these blatant errors by the referee. Simon Hooper had a very poor game giving silly yellow cards for dissent, but only for one team. A much-improved performance from Wolves in the second half and I thought we were well worth at least a point. If we can play a full game as we played the second half we will be well clear of relegation by the end of the season.

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  4. Liverpool 2-1 Wolves: Plenty of positives for Pereirapublished at 17:22 16 February

    Charlotte Coates
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Wolves may feel disappointed to be leaving Anfield without a point and that tells you everything you need to know about their performance against Premier League leaders Liverpool.

    At half-time, that would have been hard to believe with Liverpool dominant in a first half that saw them go into the break with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

    Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was disappointed with the first half display and he told Sky Sports: "The first half was a lot of respect, too much respect.

    "We cannot play football this way. We like to press high and to create chances, have the ball and play with courage."

    Well, press high and create chances is exactly what Wolves did in the second half and debutant Marshall Munetsi forced an excellent save from Alisson before Matheus Cunha halved the deficit with over 20 minutes to play with a great finish into the far corner.

    It looked only a matter of time before Wolves would find the equaliser for a stunning comeback but a tremendous piece of last-ditch defending from Jarell Quansah made sure the Reds maintained their lead.

    Wolves pushed the league leaders all the way and can take huge positives going into their next match when they travel to Bournemouth on Saturday.

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  5. 'We need to keep this level for the rest of the season'published at 16:44 16 February

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    Wolves goalscorer Matheus Cunha also spoke to BBC Match of the Day after today's defeat: "It's like a mix of sensations. We feel good points today but if we start the game like we did in the second half then we leave with a better result. We need to learn. I hope we get more points.

    "I'm not completely happy because we didn't get the points today but I will keep trying my best for the team and to help the guys.

    "We need to believe if we can come here to play like we did against this unbelievable club, they are first in the league. The game is not only 45 minutes, it is 90 minutes and we need to keep this level for the rest of the season."

  6. 'Wolves woke up at half time'published at 16:26 16 February

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    Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, speaking to MOTD after today's loss: "We must play the first half as we played the second half, this is what I want to see in my team - the personality, courage and identity - all what I saw in the second half.

    "Wolves woke up at half time and played a game not afraid, to play, press and create problems. Even the best players in the world, if you press them they make mistakes. This what we need to do in the future, not in one half but in two halves. Take the risks, play with courage and in our way to play and then I don't care about the result.

    "I don't care about the team on the other side, if it is Liverpool or Chelsea, I don't care, I just focus on my team."

    On if Konate should have been sent off: "I am not the referee but yes for me. What I say now will not change anything but in my opinion the second yellow card should be shown."

  7. 'The second half was the identity of the team'published at 16:12 16 February

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    Wolves' Marshall Munetsi, has been speaking to Sky Sports after today's defeat: "We tried our best. The coach made some changes to put them under pressure, we created a lot of chances and made them uncomfortable.

    "In the first half we didn't really cause them a lot of problems but the second half was the identity of the team, this is what the coach wants. This is something we have to keep doing."

    On his debut: "As you get more chances and opportunities it is good for you as a player but now it is up to me to do my part."

  8. Sutton's predictions: Liverpool v Wolvespublished at 11:02 16 February

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    Wolves got a big win over Villa in their last league match and I watched them beat Blackburn in the FA Cup too.

    I cannot see Vitor Pereira's side getting anything at Anfield, though.

    Liverpool have to bounce back after conceding an equaliser so late on against Everton but I do expect them to react positively here.

    They might not have manager Arne Slot or his assistant Sipke Hulshoff on the bench after their red cards on Wednesday, and this is a tricky spell for them with away games against Aston Villa and Manchester City coming up next week.

    A lot of people might be thinking this might be their blip, but I don't think what happened in the derby is going to faze Liverpool.

    There are 14 games left so they are not in the home straight yet, and they still have a seven-point cushion at the top.

    In many ways, their players might use the dropped points at Goodison Park as a motivation to see off Wolves, and I am pretty confident they will get back on track straight away.

    I am going for Mohammed Salah to score and Liverpool to win comfortably.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-0

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  9. Liverpool v Wolves: Did you know?published at 17:04 14 February

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    Liverpool have won 15 of their past 16 Premier League meetings with Wolves, with the exception being a 3-0 loss at Molineux in February 2023.

    Wolves have lost all seven of their Premier League away games against sides starting the day top of the table. Only Sheffield Wednesday (9), Bournemouth (8) and Watford (8) have visited the league leaders more times in the competition without managing to avoid defeat.

    Cody Gakpo has scored in each of his past six Premier League starts at Anfield, scoring seven goals. Only three different Liverpool players have scored in seven or more successive home starts in the competition: Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez (both eight) and Mohamed Salah twice (seven and eight).

  10. Pereira on Cunha, Munetsi and Liverpool tacticspublished at 14:49 14 February

    Sean Byrne
    BBC Sport journalist

    Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against league leaders Liverpool (kick-off 14:00).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Pereira confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns within the squad.

    • On January signings Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga: "They have the skills in their positions to help the team. We have a good team, and they are good players. They are committed and focused on the work, and this is what we need."

    • Pereira said he will not be settling to play for a draw against Liverpool and instead will look to take all three points: "I'm not thinking about going there to defend for 90 minutes and take a point. I'm looking to prepare the team to play our way with our quality, and to get the best possible result."

    • He also reacted to comments that Matheus Cunha is a "quality player" from Liverpool boss Arne Slot: "I'm very happy for him - he's a top player. He's my player so I will enjoy him playing for us with his qualities."

    • The Portuguese boss believes that the pressure Wolves are currently facing in the table is what he needs in order to thrive as a manager: "If you look through my career, I've worked in clubs where pressure is day by day. I need this pressure. Without pressure, I cannot be myself."

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    Full commentary of Liverpool v Wolves from 14:00 GMT on Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Live

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  11. Wolves finally 'getting in tune'published at 16:56 12 February

    Mike Taylor
    BBC Radio WM reporter

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    Sunday was a good day. Enough Wolves fans set their alarm clocks early to fill their designated end of Ewood Park - a significant show of faith for a game that was clearly not the club's most urgent priority, and they could have stayed at home and watched for free.

    A strong Wolves selection rewarded that support with a vigorous performance. Although they were a little fortunate not to fall behind to a goal ruled to be offside, it felt for the most part as if Wolves were in charge of the game, and they made light of the difficult conditions to win handily.

    The team looked like it was enjoying the cup, not enduring it.

    Matheus Cunha in particular seemed fired up. It was his first game since he signed a new contract, declaring his willingness to stay - for now at least. There were even times in the first half where you wondered if he was too determined to prove his commitment, trying to beat Blackburn all by himself.

    If there was one Wolves player who could have done that, it was him, but his goal was a stylishly finished team effort. Much better, anyway, to have too much Cunha than - as some Wolves fans had felt before the transfer window deadline - not enough. The star of Wolves' show is back on song.

    Most of all, for the second week running, it felt like there was a plan and everyone was following it. Perhaps this reflects a couple of uninterrupted weeks on the training ground. Time to drill in the basics which a manager might normally want to cover in pre-season, but evidently the instructions are being heard.

    Wolves' transfer window activity, though mostly done late, now shows evidence of a strategy too.

    Emmanuel Agbadou seems much more settled in the centre of the back three than out on the left, and will surely stay put there. Vitor Pereira said he wanted new players with a physical presence and, like Agbadou, Marshall Munetsi was certainly that when introduced in the second half, shuttling from box to box.

    At last, Wolves are getting in tune and, for the first time in maybe a year, it feels like they are composing, not busking.

    The next few weeks are still going to be difficult, but now you can make out the beat they are marching to.

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  12. 'Dreaming is for free'published at 12:19 11 February

    Dazzling Dave
    Fan writer

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    Wolves continued their FA Cup journey with a composed victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. While Championship opposition might not seem threatening on paper, these fixtures often deliver upsets - just ask Liverpool. Under Vitor Pereira, however, Wolves are showcasing resilience and confidence that spark belief, excitement, and genuine hope.

    An emerging star of the side is Emmanuel Agbadou. The £16m signing from Reims has been nothing short of transformative, solidifying a previously fragile backline. His composure shone through, completing 64 of 72 passes at an impressive 89%, according to Sofascore.

    Agbadou exudes calm authority and, in just six appearances, has already picked up Wolves' Player of the Month award for January. Praised by club legend Steve Bull as "an unbelievable player," Agbadou is proving far more than a great signing - he looks like a genuine game-changer.

    Alongside him, Toti Gomes has thrived under Pereira's stewardship. Toti has featured in four games under Pereira, and Wolves have kept a clean sheet in every one of them. Together, these two defenders have restored calm and solidity to Wolves' backline, providing a platform for growth and giving fans every reason to dream big.

    Midfielder Marshall Munetsi also made an impressive debut, bursting into the box at every opportunity and on another day could have got a hat-trick. His style of play brought something different to this Wolves team and early signs hinted at exciting potential.

    Pereira's respect for the FA Cup is evident. By fielding a strong line-up with only necessary changes, he has made challenging away fixtures feel routine. His philosophy and winning mentality have reinvigorated Wolves, proving that survival in the league and a cup run are not conflicting ambitions but complementary pursuits.

    With the competition wide open, Wolves fans can't help but ask - why not Wembley? One more favourable draw, and we are one step closer.

    Matheus Cunha said, he's dreaming of Wembley - and after all, dreaming is for free.

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  13. How FA Cup fifth-round draw panned outpublished at 19:21 10 February

    The draw for the FA Cup fifth round has been made. Here is a list of all the ties involving Premier League teams in the order they were drawn.

    Games will be played over the first weekend of March.

    • Aston Villa v Cardiff City

    • Crystal Palace/Doncaster v Millwall

    • Man Utd v Fulham

    • Newcastle v Brighton

    • Bournemouth v Wolves

    • Man City v Plymouth

    • Exeter/Nottingham Forest v Ipswich

    See the full draw

  14. Ask our pundit: Send in your questions for Nedum Onuohapublished at 18:26 10 February

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    Is there something you want to ask about a Premier League club?

    Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha is ready to answer your burning questions and give his thoughts on some of the biggest talking points for a special Q&A.

    Submit your questions here and come back on Thursday for his answers

  15. Cunha release clause around £60mpublished at 12:16 10 February

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport football news reporter

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    Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has a release clause in his contract and it is now known to be valued at around £62.5m.

    The inclusion of a release clause, which can be activated in the summer, was key in getting the Brazil international, 25, to extend his contract until 2029.

    Wolves are now in control of any potential sale with a near-guaranteed sum of €75m which will go up or down depending on exchange rates between now and the summer.

    There is no reduced release clause available should Wolves get relegated.

    Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United have previously been linked with a move but those claims have not been verified by BBC Sport.

    Cunha has 12 goals and four assists in 25 games across all competitions this season.

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  16. Blackburn 0-2 Wolves - the fans' verdictpublished at 08:56 10 February

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    We asked for your views on Wolves' FA Cup match against Blackburn.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Kieran: What a performance. Glad Cunha is staying. Munetsi looks a good signing. Play like this in the Premier League and we will survive.

    Mike: Professional performance - glad to see we played a strong team to try to get some momentum. Possibly lucky with the disallowed goal but we took our chances well and didn't really allow Blackburn any opportunities once we were in front.

    Andy: Great to see Vitor only make a few changes and go out to win the game. Cunha excellent again and Rodrigo Gomes' energy makes me wish he started more games!

    Allan: Did enough to win. Put a strong side out and you always thought that they had plenty in hand to beat Blackburn. If Blackburn's disallowed goal would have stood, it could have made Wolves up their game but all in all a comfortable win.

    Geoff: We were on top for most of the game thanks to Vitor actually wanting a cup run. We did what we needed to as we did against Villa last week. If we continue to do that every game, we will be OK. And, if Vitor continues to respect the cup, who knows? If we care, we can go far.