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For live updates and highlights throughout Liverpool vs Wolves, check out PST's live blog coverage below. Lovely feet from Florian Wirtz as he dances free in the box and sets up Gravenberch. But he's under a bit of pressure and his effort is just off target.
Liverpool continued their steady Premier League momentum with a 2-1 victory over Wolves, a game shaped as much by emotion as by moments of attacking
But Wolves pulled a goal back a few minutes into the second half, which made the remainder of the game more nervy than it should have been. Substitute Conor Bradley made a superb block in the closing stages to prevent a Jhon Arias equaliser as Slot’s team continue to look susceptible at the back. Gregg Evans and James Pearce dissect the game.
Liverpool labored to a 2-1 win against Wolves at Anfield on Saturday, as Florian Wirtz bagged his first goal for Liverpool and it turned out to be the winner. Ryan Gravenberch gave Liverpool a deserved lead just before half time and just over a minute later Wirtz made it 2-0 amid huge celebrations at Anfield.
Santiago Bueno converted from a corner shortly after the break to set up a tense second half for Liverpool as Wolves sought to end their 11-match losing run, but the Reds anxiously battled their way to three crucial points and a fourth straight victory in all competitions.
Slot flags set-piece concern despite Liverpool progress after Wolves winLiverpool’s narrow victory over Wolves brought another three points and extended a strong run of results, yet post-match
Dominik Szoboszlai will not play for Liverpool today in the match against Wolves. The Hungarian midfielder is not injured, but he is suspended, which rules him out for today’s game. In his place, Federico Chiesa will start his first Premier League game at Anfield.
Liverpool return to Premier League action at Anfield with significant selection questions hanging over Arne Slot as Wolves arrive on Saturday afternoon. The Reds are juggling fitness concerns, suspensions and absences at a crucial point in the festive schedule, forcing a reshuffle that could shape both the starting XI and the tactical approach.
Liverpool made it three in time added on, with Wolves’ Hugo Bueno touching the ball into his own net from a shot by Harvey Elliott, sending the away fans into delirium. The result put Liverpool top of the table for now on 13 points after five games. Wolves are 15th on three points. Re-live the action from the Premier League match below.
It is not a normal sight to see two sets of Premier League fans united in a common purpose. But Saturday at Anfield was not a normal day
ESPN takes a look at who's in the running to lead the line for a depleted Liverpool against Arsenal and for the rest of the season.