Liverpool started exactly as expected: high intensity, pressing, moving the ball about quickly, create an early big chance and then, eventually, score what turned out to be the winner. What happened after that was much more of a surprise as Wolves came into the game, especially in the second half, and seemed to dominate the match. However, what do the underlying stats tell us about the match – and are they reflective of the general post-game perceptions?

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