Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a cutting three-word remark that compounded Liverpool's misery following their shocking Premier League defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Reds suffered a dramatic 2-1 loss at Molineux, with Wolves scoring a stoppage-time winner through Andre's deflected effort, leaving goalkeeper Alisson Becker stranded.
Liverpool's Costly Collapse Against Wolves
Defending champions Liverpool entered the match with hopes of securing an automatic Champions League qualification spot but instead fell to their fifth defeat of the 2025/26 season involving a goal scored in added time. The match saw Wolves, the division's basement club, secure only their third victory of the campaign.
Rodrigo Gomes opened the scoring for Wolves in the 78th minute with a composed finish past Alisson. Mohamed Salah briefly restored parity for Liverpool by netting his first league goal in 11 matches, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Andre's late deflected strike in the 94th minute sealed a devastating loss for Arne Slot's side.
Dewsbury-Hall's Pitch-Side Reaction
While Everton celebrated a 2-0 triumph over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the real drama unfolded off the pitch. During a post-match interview with TNT Sports presenters Jules Breach, Fara Williams, and Joleon Lescott, Dewsbury-Hall was analysing his own performance—which included his sixth goal of the season—when cheers from Everton supporters echoed in the concourse.
Breach informed the 27-year-old midfielder that the cheers were due to Wolves scoring their last-minute winner against Liverpool. A grinning Dewsbury-Hall responded with the succinct phrase: "That's even better." This reaction highlighted the intense rivalry between the Merseyside clubs and added salt to Liverpool's wounds.
Slot's Frustration and Team Struggles
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed clear disappointment in his team's performance, admitting that expectations had not been met. "My expectations haven't altered throughout the season because I expected more than we are battling for now," Slot stated. "It's another setback and we didn't do ourselves any favours with this result, not at all."
Despite having nine games remaining in the season, Slot acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles. "We are inching closer and closer to the finish. Losing points in a match where it's absolutely unnecessary," he lamented. "If you consider the flow of the game, I'm not suggesting we played brilliantly, but if we play this game in this manner 10 times we don't lose 10 times."
Missed Opportunities and Self-Reflection
Slot maintained that Liverpool created enough chances to secure all three points but conceded that the team's overall performance has been lacking. "It's far from certain that we win every time, hence we are not good enough," he said. "If we don't want to rely on a deflected shot, we have to perform better and improve. But we've had ample chances to win the match."
The defeat leaves Liverpool fifth in the Premier League table, facing a genuine struggle to finish the season on a high note. Dewsbury-Hall's reaction, though brief, encapsulates the added humiliation for the Reds as their local rivals revel in their misfortune.
