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Liverpool make unconvincing start to FA Cup defence with draw against Wolves
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at the Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday January 7, 2023.

Liverpool 2-2 Wolves
by James Nalton
at Anfield

DEFENDING FA Cup champions Liverpool remain in this season’s tournament despite another unconvincing showing at Anfield. 

Opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers can feel aggrieved not to have progressed, and this tie now goes to a replay at Molineux.

Though their two goals came via Liverpool mistakes, Wolves were the stronger side on the day despite fielding a rotated team.

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