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      Gary Lineker breaks silence after ‘porn noises’ are played live in studio but says BBC has ‘nothing to apologise for’

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      GARY LINEKER has insisted that BBC has “nothing to apologise for” after last night’s porn noise controversy.Viewers were left stunned as a bizarre “porn noise” interrupted their coverage of the Wolves vs Liverpool FA Cup clash.
      Gary Lineker was left red-faced when a porn noise interrupted BBC’s coverage of Wolves vs LiverpoolCredit: BBC
      The noise continued live on air as he spoke to Alan Shearer up in the gantryCredit: BBC/UNPIXS
      The BBC issued a grovelling apology after the incidentCredit: Getty
      Lineker told Newsnight he saw the funny side of it and said BBC had nothing to apologise forCredit: BBC
      Pundits Lineker and Alan Shearer struggled to hide their embarrassment as they were forced to compete with an odd noise that viewers likened to a porn film.
      It was later revealed that a notorious prankster had hidden a mobile phone on the TV set at Molineux for Liverpool’s FA Cup win at Wolves. 
      Daniel Jarvis, who is a serial pitch invader, then activated the sexy sounds ring-tone simply by ringing the mobile as he watched the live pictures on BBC1.
      That led to the BBC being forced into releasing a statement issuing a grovelling apology.
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      However, Lineker does not believe that an apology was in order as he insisted that he could see the funny side of the incident.
      He told Newsnight: “If you told me this morning that tonight I’d be on Newsnight talking about a porn scandal I would have been terrified.
      “When it started, I did recognise that sound. I think we’ve all been done with that when you open up a WhatsApp or something.
      “It was so loud I couldn’t hear anything that either Danny Murphy or even when I spoke to Alan Shearer. I could hardly hear what they said when the thing was going on.” I have to say I think it’s funny.”
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      The 62-year-old added: “The BBC have issued some sort of apology, I know not why. It’s certainly got nothing to apologise for.
      “It was quite hard to carry on the pre-match build-up and take it seriously when this was going on in the background.
      “It added to the whole game actually. I don’t think anyone cared for the game. We had a screamer of a goal which was kind of the tone of the whole show in some ways.
      As pranks go, it was a good one and credit to them. It was funny I thought.”

      The BBC’s apology read: “We apologise to any viewers offended during the live coverage of the football this evening. We are investigating how this happened.”
      The honking noises started just moments before the FA Cup third round replay was about to get underway.
      It was first played as Lineker went live to co-commentator Shearer who was waiting to speak to him in the stadium.
      Lineker started laughing and said: “I don’t know who’s making that noise.
      “I don’t know if somebody is sending a joke on someone’s phone, I don’t know if you heard it at home.”
      Gary Lineker revealed on Twitter that they found this phone in the studio which was making the noiseCredit: @GaryLineker
      Youtube comedian Daniel Jarvis claimed he was behind the chaos in the BBC studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      Being the professional that he is, Lineker continued to present the show impeccably despite the sound simply not going away as it kept stopping and then restarting almost immediately.
      Lineker took to Twitter to reveal exactly what had happened by uploading a photo of a phone taped to the back of the set.
      The caption said: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing.”
      Serial pitch invader Jarvis claimed responsibility for the incident.
      The YouTuber, whose account name is Jarvo69, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
      He proudly announced at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
      Jarvo69 watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
      He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
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      He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
      Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016. More

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      BBC forced to release grovelling apology after porn sounds hit coverage of Wolves vs Liverpool FA Cup clash

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      THE BBC has been forced into a grovelling apology after viewers were left stunned as a bizarre “porn noise” interrupted their coverage of Wolves vs Liverpool.Pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer struggled to hide their embarrassment as they were forced to compete with an odd noise that viewers likened to a porn film.
      Gary Lineker was left stunned as the sex noises were played in the backgroundCredit: BBC
      He later revealed that this phone had been found and was behind themCredit: @GaryLineker
      It was later revealed that a notorious prankster had hidden a mobile phone on the TV set at Molineux for Liverpool’s FA Cup win at Wolves. 
      Daniel Jarvis, who is a serial pitch invader, then activated the sexy sounds ring-tone simply by ringing the mobile as he watched the live pictures on BBC1.
      That led to the BBC being forced into releasing a statement issuing a grovelling apology.
      A spokesperson said: “We apologise to any viewers offended during the live coverage of the football this evening. We are investigating how this happened.”
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      The honking noises started just moments before the FA Cup third round replay was about to get underway.
      It was first played as Lineker went live to co-commentator Shearer who was waiting to speak to him in the stadium.
      Lineker started laughing and said: “I don’t know who’s making that noise.
      “I don’t know if somebody is sending a joke on someone’s phone, I don’t know if you heard it at home.”
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      Being the professional that he is, Lineker continued to present the show impeccably despite the sound simply not going away as it kept stopping and then restarting almost immediately.
      Lineker took to Twitter to reveal exactly what had happened by uploading a photo of a phone taped to the back of the set.
      The caption said: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing.”
      Serial pitch invader Jarvis claimed responsibility for the incident.
      The YouTuber, whose account name is Jarvo69, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
      He proudly announced at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
      Jarvo69 watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
      He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
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      He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
      Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016. More

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      Wolves 0 Liverpool 1: Harvey Elliott screamer sees Jurgen Klopp’s men through to FA Cup 4th round with first win of 2023

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      PERHAPS Jurgen Klopp might be a little less loyal after this. The Liverpool boss had been accused of sticking too rigidly to a once-mighty group of players who have stumbled into mid-table this season. 
      Liverpool are through to the FA Cup fourth roundCredit: Getty
      Harvey Elliott celebrates scoring for LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
      Here, he made eight changes and discovered there is life beyond his first-choice side – not least teenager Harvey Elliott, whose early banger settled this third-round replay in favour of the FA Cup holders.
      Klopp’s men will now make a swift return to Brighton – the scene of Saturday’s 3-0 pasting – for a tricky fourth-round tie.
      While Match of the Day’s live coverage of this tie was sabotaged by rogue erotic noises during the pre-match punditry, there was little too sexy about the football at a brass-monkeys Molineux.
      Still, it was a first victory of 2023, at the fourth attempt, for Liverpool – and how Klopp needed it after taking such a gamble with his team selection.
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      While the Reds weathered some serious Wolves pressure in the second half, Elliott’s long-range effort – which caught keeper Jose Sa off his line – was enough to see them through.
      Klopp is famous for his contempt of Cup replays. He didn’t even turn up the last time Liverpool were involved in one, against Shrewsbury three years ago, when he said his reserve manager and the stiffs to that Anfield rematch. 
      This time, he made wholesale changes from the strong side which had been lucky to earn a home draw against Wolves in the original match, when a couple of bizarre VAR calls kept the holders in the competition. 
      Saturday’s 3-0 hammering at Brighton, described by Klopp as the worst performance he had ever presided over, might have encouraged a few changes but this was nothing like a first-choice line-up. 
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      Wolves had more possession and more passes against Liverpool
      Harvey Elliott was a constant threat for Liverpool
      Wolves had been resurgent under Julen Lopetegui, clambering out of the relegation places since the World Cup break – but the Spaniard also made seven changes and Wolves lacked cohesion for the first hour before they finally got their game together all too late.  
      The pre-match fireworks were welcome for once – generating some much-needed heat on a bitter night. 
      While Gary Lineker & Co sounded like they were getting fruity in the studio, the chief concern at Molineux, on the outskirts of Antarctica, was the avoidance of a Prince Harry-style frozen penis. 
      And the gremlins soon struck again when, inside a minute of kick-off, Adama Traore raced down the right flank and, just as he was about to deliver a cross, the floodlights cut out for a second or two, throwing the stadium into drakness and the match into confusion. 
      Soon Traore did send over a visible centre and Raul Jimenez headed wide at the near post.
      But Klopp’s men seized the advantage on 13 minutes, Kostas Tsimikas feeding Thiago Alcantara who swept a pass to Elliott, still inside his own half.
      The teenager advanced and, spotting Jose Sa off his line, thumped one left-footed from 25 yards beating the Wolves keeper all ends up. 
      Tsimkas soon shot over from an angle and Cody Gakpo narrowly cleared the bar, as Klopp’s sweeping changes were beginning to look like a worthwhile gamble. 
      Harvey Elliott putting Liverpool in the leadCredit: Getty
      Wolves were disjointed, struggling to play it out from the back, and Sa was suffering a shocker, missing punches and decidedly dodgy with his feet. 
      Fabio Carvalho found the net but was clearly offside from a Naby Keita pass.
      Traore managed to get round the back of the Reds defence but after cutting inside he miscued his shot. 
      There was little surprise when Lopetegui made a double substitution at half-time, sending on Matheus Nunes and Nelson Semedo for youngsters Joe Hodge and Dexter Lembikisa. 
      When Wolves did string a decent move together, Rayan Alt-Nouri and Jimenez combining to tee up Traore, the brawny winger spooned his shot into the icy heavens. 
      Liverpool were subdued but largely in control, Spanish kid Stefan Bajcetic anchoring the midfield without shinpads but with plenty of class. 
      Still, Klopp sent for Mo Salah, along with Curtis Jones and Nat Phillips – Cody Gakpo, Carvalho and Milner making way. 
      Ruben Neves had pinging peachy passes from the deep all night, yet Wolves were continually wasting his efforts. 
      Matheus Cunha played a one-two with Jimenez and won a dangerous free-kick from a leaden-footed Phillips – Nunes stepped up and curled it narrowly over the bar. 
      Wolves were well on top now but when Traore found a decent centre, Jimenez header over from close range under pressure from Joe Gomez.
      Cunha lashed a volley wide and headed weakly at keeper Caoimhin Keller late on, with Liverpool struggling to get out of their own half.
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      But after the miserable season Klopp’s men have been suffering, small mercies must be met with gratitude. 
      The defence of this Cup might yet offer some cheer to a miserable old campaign. 
      Jurgen Klopp celebrates his first win of 2023Credit: Rex More

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      Wolves vs Liverpool ‘porn noise’ culprit found as serial pitch invader Daniel Jarvis claims responsibility for TV prank

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      A YOUTUBE comedian has owned up being the culprit behind ‘porn noises’ being heard during the BBC’s FA Cup coverage. Viewers were left stunned as erotic moaning was heard while Gary Lineker attempted to host coverage of Wolves and Liverpool’s FA Cup replay.
      Gary Lineker was caught on the wrong end of the prank and struggled to keep a straight faceCredit: BBC
      The prankster used a hidden phone to emit the noiseCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      This Youtube comedian managed to cause chaos in the BBC studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      The popular TV host struggled to keep a straight face as he spoke to pundit Alan Shearer while the strange noises continued to invade the studio.
      Now an online prankster has claimed credit for the stunt.
      The Youtuber Jarvo69, whose real name is Daniel Jarvis, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
      Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016.
      He proudly announces at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
      Jarvis watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
      Coverage begins and while Lineker discussing the game with Paul Ince and Danny Murphy, the prankster is on the phone receiving instructions on when to trigger the sex noises.
      He then calls the hidden phone in the BBC studio, which appeared to have a ringtone of the sex noises uploaded onto it.
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      Jarvis celebrates after successfully getting one over the BeebCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      Gary Lineker revealed on Twitter that he found the phone at the centre of the prankCredit: @GaryLineker
      The comedian can then hardly contain his glee when the loud and disruptive noises burst into the studio and eventually breaks into celebration.
      Lineker and Shearer desperately try and stay professional as the groans and moans continue.
      Almost 4,000 people viewed the livestream and the moment quickly went viral.
      Lineker lated posted a picture of the phone and tweeted: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes, it was quite amusing.”
      Jarvis responded to the tweet with the message: “It was me.”
      Reading manager Paul Ince was providing punditry just as sex noises were being pumped into the studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
      He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
      Jarvis has 174,000 Youtube subscribes and has form when it comes to high-profile football pranks.
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      He has previously uploaded a video to Twitter showing him sneaking onto the pitch after the Champions League Final last year.
      The prankster managed to hug Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao after getting by security by donning a Real Madrid shirt. More

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      Wolves v Liverpool suspended for floodlight failure as FA Cup match plunged into darkness on BBC1

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      THE floodlights went off in the very first minute of Wolves’ FA Cup replay with Liverpool.The pitch was plunged into darkness as Wolves attacked, leaving fans watching on BBC confused about events.
      Molineux was plunged into darkness as the floodlights went off
      The lights came back on a few seconds later
      yWolves and Liverpool players were left confused by the outage
      The lights came back on a few seconds later, with players and pundits at Molineux left bemused.
      It came just after fans were left stunned as an odd noise, likened to a porn film, played out in the BBC studio.
      Gary Lineker was left gobsmacked and fans could not believe what was happening at Molineux.
      One said: “Lights out and sex sounds, this night certainly started way more exciting than most Liverpool games in the recent past.”
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      Another said: “Porn noises, now the lights have gone out… Absolute shambles.”
      One added: “Porn going off in studio and flood lights going what’s happening.”
      Another said: “What a bizarre last half hour this has been.
      “Constant porn noises in the BBC studio, the lights going out at the start of the game, and now Liverpool opening the scoring.”
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      Play soon resumed and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot gave Jurgen Klopp’s side the lead on 13 minutes.
      The midfielder broke through Wolves’ defence and then lobbed keeper Jose Sa with a looping left-footed strike.
      It is the 19-year-old’s third goal of the season after 29 appearances in all competitions.
      Harvey Elliott celebrates scoring for LiverpoolCredit: Reuters More

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      BBC One’s live FA Cup coverage hit by ‘porn noises’ as YouTube pranksters hide mobile on the set of Wolves v Liverpool

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      FOOTBALL fans were left stunned as a bizarre ‘porn noise’ interrupted BBC’s build-up to Wolves vs Liverpool.Pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer struggled to hide their embarrassment as they were forced to compete with an odd noise that viewers likened to a porn film.
      Gary Lineker was left in shock at the noises being played in the backgroundCredit: BBC
      The BBC present revealed exactly where the noise was coming fromCredit: @GaryLineker
      Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are left stunned by the noises
      It was later revealed that a notorious prankster had hidden a mobile phone on the TV set at Molineux.
      Daniel Jarvis, who is a serial pitch invader, then activated the sexy sounds ring tone simply by ringing the mobile as he watched the live pictures on BBC1.
      The honking noises started just moments before the FA Cup third round replay was about to get underway.
      It was first played as Lineker went live to co-commentator Shearer who was waiting to speak to him in the stadium.
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      Lineker started laughing and said: “I don’t know who’s making that noise.
      “I don’t know if somebody is sending a joke on someone’s phone, I don’t know if you heard it at home.”
      Being the professional that he is, Lineker continued to present the show impeccably despite the sound simply not going away.
      It kept stopping and then restarting almost immediately.
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      The BBC are looking into how the incident happened.
      A BBC spokesperson said: “We apologise to any viewers offended during the live coverage of the football this evening.
      “We are investigating how this happened.”
      Once the game had started, Shearer joked that it was coming from Danny Murphy’s phone with the ex-Liverpool man also in the studio.
      But Lineker took to Twitter to reveal exactly what had happened.
      He uploaded a photo of a phone taped to the back of the set.
      The caption said: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing. 😂😂😂.”
      Fans have been reacting on social media to Lineker’s Tweet.
      One joked: “Was genuinely worried Danny Murphy was having the time of his life out of shot.”
      A second said: “Absolutely incredible work from you in that situation. I can’t even imagine what must be going through your head 😂.”
      A third chimed in with: “Deserves to be in a museum that thing 🤣.”
      Serial pitch invader Daniel Jarvis claimed responsibility for the incident.
      The prankster used a hidden phone to emit the noiseCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      This Youtube comedian managed to cause chaos in the BBC studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      The YouTuber, whose account name is Jarvo69, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
      He proudly announced at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
      Jarvo69 watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
      Jarvis celebrates after successfully getting one over the BeebCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      Reading manager Paul Ince was providing punditry just as sex noises were being pumped into the studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
      He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
      Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016.
      Jarvis has 174,000 Youtube subscribes and has form when it comes to high-profile football pranks.
      He has previously uploaded a video to Twitter showing him sneaking onto the pitch after the Champions League Final last year.
      The Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup tie was also hit by a second bizarre incident, when the floodlights turned off and forced the game to be stopped in the first minute.
      Fortunately, the pause was brief and the tie resumed relatively swiftly.
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      And Harvey Elliott’s early strike was enough for the Reds to get back to winning ways and set up a fourth round reunion with Brighton next weekend.
      The game will be exactly two weeks after Liverpool were beaten 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. More

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      Wolves sign Pablo Sarabia minutes before Liverpool FA Cup clash as Spain star completes transfer from PSG

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      WOLVES have announced the signing of Pablo Sarabia from PSG only minutes before their FA Cup clash with Liverpool. The attacking midfielder, 30, arrives to try and give the side a boost amid their relegation battle.
      Wolves announced the signing with a short video on TwitterCredit: @Wolves
      Sarabia watched his new teammates from the stands at Molineux
      He is the third signing of the window for the Midlands club after they already landed Matheus Cunha on loan and Mario Lemina permanently.
      The club announced Sarabia’s arrival just 15 minutes before their FA Cup replay against Liverpool.
      The two are going head-to-head 10 days after their controversial draw at Anfield.
      Sarabia was registered too late to play any part in the game but was pictured watching the cup clash from the stands at Molineux.
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      He could potentially make his debut during Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City.
      The Spaniard has spent most of the season so far playing alongside world-class talent at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He could count the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as his teammates while over in France.
      Despite the side being packed with talent, Sarabia managed to make 14 league appearances with PSG now top of Ligue 1 after a slow start to the campaign.
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      The new signing had been in Paris since 2019, although he spent last season on loan at Sporting Lisbon.
      He had previously played at Spanish clubs Getafe and Sevilla.
      Julen Lopetegui has been busy in the market as he bids to reverse Wolves’ fortunes.
      They first landed Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha on loan as looked to sharpen up their goal-shy attack.
      Earlier this week, they also confirmed the signing of former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina. More

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      Wolves 0 Liverpool 1 LIVE: Harvey Elliott screamer settles FA Cup tie as Reds book fourth round clash with Brighton

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      LIVERPOOL are into the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Wolves in tonight’s replay. The Reds went ahead in the second half through Harvey Elliott’s long-range effort, and they managed to hold on despite a dominant second half from the home side.

      RESULT: Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      Wolves XI: 1 Sa, 81 Lembikisa, 4 Collins, 24 Toti, 19 Jonny, 59 Hodge, 8 Neves, 28 Moutinho, 37 A Traore, 9 Jimenez, 3 Ait-Nouri
      Liverpool XI: 62 Kelleher, 7 Milner, 2 Gomez, 5 Konate, 21 Tsimikas, 43 Bajcetic, 6 Thiago, 8 Keita, 19 Elliott, 28 Carvalho, 18 Gakpo

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      That’s all from Molineux
      And that’s all for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup for this season.
      Julen Lopetegui’s side will feel hard done by given what happened in the first game at Anfield, but they simply didn’t show enough tonight to warrant a place in the fourth round.
      Instead, it is cup holders Liverpool that progress, and it will offer them an immediate chance of redemption at the scene of their latest debacle.
      The Reds will travel to Brighton in 12 days time to take on the side that dismantled them 3-0 in the Premier League at the weekend.
      Jurgen Klopp said his team played some excellent football this evening – they’ll need all that and more when they return to the south coast to face the Seagulls in round four.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
      Happy days return for Klopp
      Liverpool pressed and fought like a Jurgen Klopp team of old, and afterwards the German mastermind admitted that it felt just like the old days.
      I enjoyed that a lot. It is a pretty rare feeling, and it seems ages ago that we had that feeling when winning and playing well. We had to fight hard tonight. We were super passionate in our defending and we played some outstanding football. I had a few man of the matches tonight.Jurgen KloppBBC

      Elliott salutes Liverpool faithful
      Matchwinner Harvey Elliott has praised Liverpool fans for sticking by the team during their poor run of form, and hopes that tonight’s win can be the much-needed lift to better times ahead.
      It was a good turnaround. The last few results haven’t gone our way, but tonight is a stepping stone in the right direction. This is the perfect way to go into the next game and we’ll be full of confidence. I want to say a big thanks to the fans for sticking by us. We have the best fans in the world.Harvey ElliottBBC

      Match stats from Molineux
      It was a night that failed to live up to the entertainment of the first at Anfield, and the pre-match build-up in the BBC studio.
      Liverpool got the job done, but ultimately conceded more attempts and more possession to Wolves while only four of the game’s 18 shots were on target.

      Full time – Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      The FA Cup holders are into the fourth round after seeing off a late Wolves onslaught of sorts.
      The tie was settled by Harvey Elliott’s early thumper as a much-changed Liverpool outfit served up a gritty performance following their shambolic showing at Brighton on Saturday.
      However, Reds fans shouldn’t get too excited; tonight’s victory means they have to travel back to the south coast to face the Seagulls in the fourth round.

      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+4. For some inexplicable reason, Wolves opt to play the corner shot, resulting in Podence getting a pass all wrong.
      The home support are not impressed.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+3. A Phillips’ clearance goes only as far as Podence, who sees his return shot deflected away for another corner.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Gomez yellow card
      90+2. Joe Gomez becomes the second Liverpool player to see yellow for a cynical block on Daniel Podence during a Wolves attack.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+1. Into the five minutes of stoppage time, and centre-back Collins has gone up as another Wolves striker.
      Meanwhile, Nunes gets his head on a cross but it’s straight at the grateful Kelleher.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90. Jones goes agonisingly close to sealing the tie.
      The midfielder takes Elliott’s pass in his stride on the left of the area, but arrows his drive across Sa inches beyond the far post.
      Liverpool’s English midfielder Curtis Jones (R) shoots the ball during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      89. Harvey Elliott is named the BBC’s Man of the Match by Alan Shearer.
      As it stands, the youngster’s early goal is the difference in this third round replay.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      87. The subs combine…
      …to no avail.
      Nunes finds Cunha, who crosses into the middle for Costa.
      The veteran striker does brilliantly to hold up and hold off before cushioning a pass back into the path of Cunha, who swipes well wide.
      Big chance for Wolves!
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      85. Ben Doak once again looks a livewire.
      It would be no surprise to see the former Celtic starlet play some important cameos this season.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      83. A last throw of the dice for Julen Lopetegui, and what a throw it is.
      It’s not just a six, more like three of them.
      Football bad boy Diego Costa is given the nod to play the last seven minutes, replacing Raul Jimenez in the Wolves attack.
      The striker’s last goal in English football came in the FA Cup final.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      81. Wolves are really started to threaten now with Traore and Ait-Nouri enjoying themselves on their respective flanks.
      All of a sudden, the hosts fancy an equaliser.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      80. A little set-to involving Keita and Podence after the Liverpool man petulantly throws the ball away from the Wolves sub.
      In an act of frustration, Podence kicks out a leg, leading to Keita going down late and in instalments.
      Something and nothing.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      78. “What’s he going to do next?” asks commentator Steve Wilson as Adama Traore charges to the touchline.
      It’s the impossible question to answer because the Spaniard himself has no idea.
      On this occasion, however, he lifts a superb cross into the middle that has Raul Jimenez on the prowl.
      The Mexican striker should score, but somehow Gomez gets in front of him to clear.
      WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on January 17, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Isaac Parkin – WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Liverpool double substitution
      75. Two more changes for the Reds that make it five in total.
      And as one teenager goes off, another comes on.
      Stefan Bajcetic can be very pleased with his night’s work, and he’ll be replaced by 17-year-old Ben Doak.
      Also on is Fabinho for Thiago.
      Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (C) congratulates Liverpool’s Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara as he leaves the pitch during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      73. Neves takes aim from the set-piece! Just over!
      A swerving drive over the wall is straight down the middle, and keeps Kelleher on his toes as it soars inches above the crossbar.
      Neves complains to the referee that the goalkeeper got a slight touch on the ball, but when isn’t he moaning?
      Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves shoots a penalty kick during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Phillips yellow card
      72. Here come Wolves again!
      An incisive run from Cunha ends with Phillips bringing the Brazilian down just outside the penalty area.
      It’s a yellow card for the Liverpool centre-back, and a free-kick to the hosts in a very dangerous position.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      71. A raking ball from Neves – his best involvement of the night – finds Cunha on the run, but the substitute is only able to lift a lob into the arms of Kelleher.
      There also may have been an offside flag up on the far side, but let’s not worry about that.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      69. A moment of mild excitement as Semedo gets to the byline and stands up a peach of a cross into the six-yard box.
      Cunha is lurking, but Konate is well placed to power a header clear.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Liverpool triple substitution
      67. And now it’s Liverpool’s turn to make changes, three in fact.
      Curtis Jones, Mo Salah and Nat Phillips all come on, signalling the end of the evening for Fabio Carvalho, Cody Gakpo and James Milner.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Wolves double substitution
      65. Two more changes for Wolves as Daniel Podence and Matheus Cunha are introduced.
      It’s the end of the night for Jonny and Joao Moutinho.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      64. Changes are being readied by both dugouts, and we approach the midway mark of the second half.
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