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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.
Aldridge Warns Set-Piece Failings Will Cost Liverpool After Wolves ScareLiverpool may have taken the points against Wolves, but John Aldridge believes the manner of the win exposed a flaw that could
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.
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.
Three points matters most for a Liverpool side that struggled mightily in the autumn, but these Reds can do better.
Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat.
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.
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.
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
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Wolves (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitiké.
Liverpool Told to Sell £12m Star after Wolves PerformanceLiverpool’s 2-1 victory over Wolves delivered three points, a first Anfield goal for Florian Wirtz, and yet another reminder that this