Liverpool progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, exacting a measure of revenge for their Premier League defeat three days earlier. Goals from Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones secured the win, with Hwang Hee-chan scoring a late consolation for the hosts. The result keeps Liverpool on course for Wembley and eases the disappointment of Tuesday's loss.
Manager Arne Slot made a strong starting selection, indicating the FA Cup was a priority despite his earlier criticism of the Premier League's entertainment levels. Slot acknowledged the similarities between the two matches, noting: 'Of course it is the perfect response when you look at the result but every stat is exactly the same as three days ago.' A last-minute change of heart in January prevented Robertson from joining Tottenham, and the defender expressed his relief: 'A bit more like it. I'm not sure if I have a point to prove in a Liverpool shirt.'
Salah, who had been sluggish in the first half, scored his first goal since November, with his strike eventually ruled onside after a VAR check. Slot commented: 'Mo is hardly ever offside. So when the linesman raised the flag I was straight away questioning it.' Curtis Jones added the third goal after interchanging positions with Ryan Gravenberch. Rio Ngumoha impressed on the left wing, and the return of Florian Wirtz from injury as a substitute was a welcome boost for Liverpool.
Wolves manager Rob Edwards accepted the defeat without complaint: 'Not a tough one to take, the better team won tonight. I have no qualms or excuses.' With André suspended, Wolves struggled to replicate their midweek heroics. Liverpool's progress was further underscored by the substitutions of Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister, the latter after a heavy challenge from Hwang, while youngsters Trey Nyoni and Kieran Morrison made cameo appearances.
