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Scrappy Diaz opener and Salah penalty put hosts in control
Cunha curls in to pull one back and set up nervy finish
Reds restore seven-point lead at top of Premier League
Wolves remain two points above drop zone
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Image source, Getty Images'I will keep trying my best for the team'published at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Wolves goalscorer Matheus Cunha speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's like a mix of sensations. We feel good points today but if we start the game like we did in the second half then we leave with a better result. We need to learn. I hope we get more points.
"Thank you, of course, I'm not completely happy because we didn't get the points today but I will keep trying my best for the team and to help the guys.
"We need to believe if we can come here to play like we did against this unbelievable club, they are first in the league. The game is not only 45 minutes, it is 90 minutes and we need to keep this level for the rest of the season.
'You need to have wins like this'published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaking to Sky Sports: "Just as big as all the other ones but this one is big. We needed to fight and we needed Alisson. In a season where you want to achieve something, you need to have wins like this as well. Wins like this should also be included where you want to achieve something.
"It's never the gameplan never to create anything at all. We did have a goal offside and a penalty overturned. We were by far a goal threat in the second half. Wolves took a lot of risks. The team felt today to bring this win over the line, defending was more important than attacking. if this is what it takes to win a game then I'm happy the players could do that again.
"Fatigue comes from running a lot and a bit of mental fatigue a lot. We were mentally tested today. We thought we'd scored a third and then a penalty for the third but both were correct from the referee. Maybe it did lead to us being a bit tired. I did see for the first time this season that players were more tired than they have been.
"It wasn't the plan that Cody Gakpo got injured because Diaz played against Plymouth. He showed great character by being really important with the two goals and his work rate.
"You can never breathe in this competition. I saw Arsenal's 15-game unbeaten run and the gap has always been the same so that shows that we do. If you want to compete for something special then you have to win a lot of games in this league.
On his FA charge: "I've said before the game as it is an ongoing process, it is not smart to talk about it. We've seen the comments from the referee and now we can say our part. It's down to a panel to decide if I get a ban."
'A mentally difficult second half'published at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Liverpool boss Arne Slot, speaking to MOTD: "It was mentally difficult the second half because we thought we scored the third, then thought we got a penalty, both situations were correctly handed by the referee.
"They got better and better, we got worse and worse. We had to show a different mentality which we did and got it over the line.
"In a season like this we have played so many great games, but in a season you want to win something you have to win the difficult ones as well when you are not playing your best. We were so close on Wednesday, this time we did survive.
"If you want to achieve something it is not only about bringing the ball out from the back or Mo scoring goals, it is also about defending.
"If you look at the last few seasons it has mostly been a battle between two teams. As things stand now it mostly looks like between us and Arsenal. I believe they have a 15-point game unbeaten run and I think at the start of that we were seven points clear of them and we still are now. So it tells you how well they are doing but also how well we are doing."
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Today was always going to be tense, after the last few days. It was only about the three points and re-establishing that seven point lead. It's been a frantic week for the club, but they've got through it unbeaten and still holding that commanding lead at the top. Liverpool got the job done today.
George, Barrow
'If we score the second goal, it would be a fair result'published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm frustrated because our first half was not good. I think we showed a lot of respect to them and we cannot play like this. We must play our game. At half-time, I asked the team to press them in our way and we did a fantastic second half. The second goal was not possible but I think we deserve it.
"The first half was a lot of respect, too much respect. We cannot play football this way. We like to press high and to create chances, have the ball and play with courage.
"Everything I can say now will not change the decision. I have my opinion but I keep it to myself. It is better not to speak about referees.
"Second yellow card, maybe. It would be different but it is what it is. I am not a referee. I am very happy, very proud of my players for what we did in the second half. I don't care if it's Liverpool or another team, it's about my team. I want to see the courage to play. Next time we need to realise that we have quality and we need to play with it.
"Second half was fantastic, I remember Liverpool with a lot of difficulties to stop us."
'We woke up at half time'published at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Image source, Getty ImagesWolves boss Vitor Pereira, speaking to MOTD: "We must play the first half as we played the second half, this is what I want to see in my team - the personality, courage and identity - all what I saw in the second half.
"Wolves woke up at half time and played a game not afraid, to play, press and create problems. Even the best players in the world, if you press them they make mistakes. This what we need to do in the future, not in one half but in two halves. Take the risks, play with courage and in our way to play and then I don't care about the result.
"I don't care about the team on the other side, if it is Liverpool or Chelsea, I don't care, I just focus on my team."
On if Konate should have been sent off: "I am not the referee but yes for me. What I say now will not change anything but in my opinion the second yellow card should be shown."
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Not sure the stats tell a full story here at all. Liverpool had a goal disallowed and penalty over turned so Wolves can count themselves lucky to still have been in it. However, they had Liverpool penned back. Sometimes as champions elect you have to defend a game and that they did.
Dom
'They had to dig deep Liverpool'published at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveWhat a challenge it was. So vital Jarell Quansah makes that.
They had to dig deep Liverpool. That will have taken a lot out of this Liverpool team.
They realise how close they have been taken by Wolves.
Liverpool do look tried, but they have played a lot of games. It's going to be interesting to see how they fare in the next few weeks.
''At times we were sloppy'published at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, speaking to MOTD: "We'd love to dominate for the full 90 minutes but it is the Premier League and Wolves can punish you and create dangerous moments against you. It says a lot we kept fighting and kept going and got the three points.
"Today showed at times that when we have the ball you can exploit it as well. Cunha was a danger man for them today we had to be aware of. Unfortunately he scored but we kept them to that.
"I definitely give them credit the way they went one v one most of the times and how they found the free man between the lines.
"At times we were sloppy as well and we couldn't keep the ball as well as we can at times."
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Hard-fought win for Liverpool, it's games like this that are so crucial in the title race. We simply had to get three points, well done the Reds!
Dalto
'The second half we showed the identity of the team'published at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Wolves' Marshall Munetsi, speaking to Sky Sports: "We tried our best. The coach made some changes to put them under pressure, we created a lot of chances and made them uncomfortable.
"In the first half we didn't really cause them a lot of problems but the second half was the identity of the team, this is what the coach wants. This is something we have to keep doing."
On his debut: "As you get more chances and opportunities it is good for you as a player but now it is up to me to do my part.
'Questions were asked of Liverpool'published at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveSo many questions were asked of Liverpool.
There was a frailty in the second half. The substitutions from Vitor Pereira were impressive as they got themselves back into it.
Liverpool have managed to just get themselves across the line.
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Tense, timid and nervous. Who cares? The facts are, seven points clear and 13 games to go - YNWA!
Andy
Postpublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
We will have all the reaction from that game here but if you are after build-up and coverage of Tottenham versus Manchester United then head here.
'A hard-fought victory'published at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveA hard-fought victory for Liverpool.
This has been such a tough afternoon for them.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
All over and relief around Anfield!
Liverpool hang on to take three important points. They are seven clear at the top once more.
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Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Wataru Endo wins a free-kick and there's a roar of relief from the home fans. We're into the sixth of six minutes added on.
Postpublished at 90+5 mins
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Everton's equaliser came in the 98th minute on Wednesday. We're into the 95th minute now...
Postpublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Jamie Carragher
Former Liverpool defender on Sky SportsThe roar for the goalkick, that tells you where we are. Title run-in territory.
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Mohamed Salah has scored 101 Premier League goals at Anfield
Mohamed Salah continued his hot scoring streak as a nervy Liverpool dispatched Wolves to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The Egypt forward converted from the penalty spot to make it five goals in four league games with boss Arne Slot watching on from the bench.
Reds boss Slot was given a red card in the aftermath of Liverpool's Merseyside derby draw with Everton but the Dutchman has until Wednesday to respond to a Football Association charge.
Putting Everton's 98th-minute mid-week equaliser behind them, the Reds started well at Anfield and opened the scoring after 15 minutes thanks to the determination of Luis Diaz.
The Colombia forward ended a run of 10 games without a goal as he bundled the ball over the line after Salah's pass was deflected in the box by Wolves defender Toti Gomes.
Twenty two minutes later, referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot as Diaz was felled in the box by Wolves keeper Jose Sa and Salah slotted down the middle for his 23rd league goal of the campaign.
The game looked set to be a routine Liverpool win at the break but Wolves striker Matheus Cunha made it anything but as he beautifully curled home his 12th league goal of the season in the 67th minute - meaning Slot's side are without a home clean sheet since 1 December.
On the hour mark, Liverpool were initially awarded another spot-kick after Emmanuel Agbadou was adjudged to have fouled Diogo Jota, but the decision was overturned after a video assistant referee review showed there was no contact on the Portugal forward.
Vitor Pereira's side missed huge chances in the second half with debutant Marshall Munetsi drawing an excellent one-on-one save out of Alisson before Joao Gomes worked space brilliantly but fired his attempt over the top.
There was a nervousness around Anfield as Wolves pushed for an equaliser late on but Liverpool held on to reinstate their seven-point lead at the summit.
Three points to start a daunting week
A 'mentally difficult' win for Slot's Liverpool
After the unsavoury events of Wednesday's Merseyside derby, there were thoughts that Everton's 98th-minute equaliser might have rattled Liverpool in their hunt for a 20th league title.
However, that did not prove to be the case initially with the hosts looking as determined as ever as they powered into a 1-0 lead within the opening 15 minutes through Diaz's determination.
With Salah doubling the lead from the penalty spot before half-time, the Reds could start to look towards a daunting week coming up.
Liverpool held on at times during the second half after a brilliant Wolves display but three points is all that matters to Slot's men at this stage of the season.
A Premier League trip to Villa Park awaits Liverpool on Wednesday night, with the fixture brought forward as a result of the Reds reaching the Carabao Cup final.
Four days after taking on Unai Emery's Champions League-chasing Villa, Liverpool must take on old foes Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in the league.
Despite the up-and-down form of defending champions City this season, they are still more than capable of putting in a performance worthy of beating any side in Europe.
If the Reds were to come through this next week with maximum points, then it would be huge boost to their title credentials.
Positives to take for Wolves
'We must play first half like the second' - Pereira
Despite leaving Anfield with no points to aid them in their relegation scrap, Wolves boss Pereira can be pleased with the performance his side put in against the league leaders.
Wolves were unfortunate that a deflection fell kindly for Diaz - leading to the opening goal - before the Colombian was fouled for a penalty.
Pereira's side battled hard in the second half and had the better of it for large periods after forcing Alisson into a great save to keep out Muneti before Gomes fired over in space.
Cunha, fresh off signing a new deal at Molineux, dummied to go on his right foot before using his left to whip a curling effort in at Alisson's far post to stun the Anfield crowd.
Wolves may feel disappointed to not be leaving Merseyside with a point but they pushed Slot's side harder than many sides have this campaign.
Although they sit just two points above Ipswich Town in 18th place, Wolves can take plenty of positives heading into their next league match at Bournemouth.
Andre and Matheus Cunha celebrating the Wolves goal
Player of the match
Number: 10 Matheus Cunha
Average rating 7.13
Number: 1 Alisson Becker
Average Rating: 7.06Number: 11 Mohamed Salah
Average Rating: 7.03Number: 4 V. van Dijk
Average Rating: 6.85Number: 7 L. Díaz
Average Rating: 6.68Number: 8 D. Szoboszlai
Average Rating: 6.64Number: 84 C. Bradley
Average Rating: 6.58Number: 38 R. Gravenberch
Average Rating: 6.46Number: 78 J. Quansah
Average Rating: 6.46Number: 3 W. Endō
Average Rating: 6.43Number: 10 A. Mac Allister
Average Rating: 6.40Number: 26 A. Robertson
Average Rating: 6.25Number: 20 Diogo Jota
Average Rating: 6.12Number: 5 I. Konaté
Average Rating: 5.86Number: 66 T. Alexander-Arnold
Average Rating: 5.43Number: 9 D. Núñez
Average Rating: 5.37Number: 10 Matheus Cunha
Average Rating: 7.13Number: 3 R. Aït-Nouri
Average Rating: 6.04Number: 27 J. Bellegarde
Average Rating: 5.88Number: 8 João Gomes
Average Rating: 5.85Number: 22 Nélson Semedo
Average Rating: 5.80Number: 24 Toti Gomes
Average Rating: 5.76Number: 12 E. Agbadou
Average Rating: 5.72Number: 2 M. Doherty
Average Rating: 5.70Number: 4 S. Bueno
Average Rating: 5.62Number: 7 André
Average Rating: 5.58Number: 5 M. Munetsi
Average Rating: 5.57Number: 1 José Sá
Average Rating: 5.56Number: 20 T. Doyle
Average Rating: 5.53Number: 21 Pablo Sarabia
Average Rating: 5.52Number: 29 Gonçalo Guedes
Average Rating: 5.44Number: 37 Pedro Lima
Average Rating: 5.42After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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- Liverpool, Position 1, Points 60
- Wolverhampton Wanderers, Position 17, Points 19
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 60 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
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| 2 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 53 |
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| 3 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
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| 4 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
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| 5 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
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| 6 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
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| 7 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
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| 8 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
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| 9 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
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| 10 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
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| 11 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
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| 12 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 49 | 37 | 12 | 30 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18 - 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
home team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
5, Konaté, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
26, Robertson, Defender
38, Gravenberch, Defensive Midfielder
10, Mac Allister, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
8, Szoboszlai, Attacking Midfielder
7, Díaz, Attacking Midfielder
20, Diogo Jota, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 26, A. Robertson
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain, Yellow Card at 71 minutes
- Number 5, I. Konaté , Yellow Card at 31 minutes, substituted for J. Quansah at 46 minutes
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for C. Bradley at 64 minutes
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 38, R. Gravenberch
- Number 7, L. Díaz , substituted for W. Endō at 71 minutes
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota , substituted for D. Núñez at 64 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Liverpool
- Number 84, C. Bradley
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 19, H. Elliott
- Number 3, W. Endō
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 53, J. McConnell
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 78, J. Quansah
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas
away team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manager: Vítor Pereira
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, José Sá, Goalkeeper
2, Doherty, Defender
12, Agbadou, Defender
24, Toti Gomes, Defender
22, Nélson Semedo, Midfielder
7, André, Midfielder
8, João Gomes, Midfielder
3, Aït-Nouri, Midfielder
21, Sarabia, Attacking Midfielder
10, Matheus Cunha, Attacking Midfielder
29, Gonçalo Guedes, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, José Sá
- Number 24, Toti Gomes
- Number 12, E. Agbadou , Yellow Card at 39 minutes, substituted for S. Bueno at 61 minutes
- Number 2, M. Doherty , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 3, R. Aït-Nouri
- Number 8, João Gomes , substituted for T. Doyle at 83 minutes
- Number 7, André
- Number 22, Nélson Semedo , Captain, substituted for Pedro Lima at 92 minutes
- Number 10, Matheus Cunha
- Number 21, Pablo Sarabia , substituted for M. Munetsi at 46 minutes
- Number 29, Gonçalo Guedes , substituted for J. Bellegarde at 46 minutes
away team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Number 27, J. Bellegarde
- Number 25, D. Bentley
- Number 4, S. Bueno
- Number 37, Pedro Lima
- Number 34, N. Djiga
- Number 20, T. Doyle
- Number 26, Carlos Forbs
- Number 5, M. Munetsi
- Number 6, B. Traoré
home team, Liverpool
Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Alisson Becker, Goalkeeper
66, Alexander-Arnold, Defender
5, Konaté, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
26, Robertson, Defender
38, Gravenberch, Defensive Midfielder
10, Mac Allister, Defensive Midfielder
11, Mohamed Salah, Attacking Midfielder
8, Szoboszlai, Attacking Midfielder
7, Díaz, Attacking Midfielder
20, Diogo Jota, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, Alisson Becker
- Number 26, A. Robertson
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain, Yellow Card at 71 minutes
- Number 5, I. Konaté , Yellow Card at 31 minutes, substituted for J. Quansah at 46 minutes
- Number 66, T. Alexander-Arnold , substituted for C. Bradley at 64 minutes
- Number 10, A. Mac Allister
- Number 38, R. Gravenberch
- Number 7, L. Díaz , substituted for W. Endō at 71 minutes
- Number 8, D. Szoboszlai
- Number 11, Mohamed Salah
- Number 20, Diogo Jota , substituted for D. Núñez at 64 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 84, C. Bradley
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 19, H. Elliott
- Number 3, W. Endō
- Number 62, C. Kelleher
- Number 53, J. McConnell
- Number 9, D. Núñez
- Number 78, J. Quansah
- Number 21, K. Tsimikas
away team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manager: Vítor Pereira
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, José Sá, Goalkeeper
2, Doherty, Defender
12, Agbadou, Defender
24, Toti Gomes, Defender
22, Nélson Semedo, Midfielder
7, André, Midfielder
8, João Gomes, Midfielder
3, Aït-Nouri, Midfielder
21, Sarabia, Attacking Midfielder
10, Matheus Cunha, Attacking Midfielder
29, Gonçalo Guedes, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, José Sá
- Number 24, Toti Gomes
- Number 12, E. Agbadou , Yellow Card at 39 minutes, substituted for S. Bueno at 61 minutes
- Number 2, M. Doherty , Yellow Card at 26 minutes
- Number 3, R. Aït-Nouri
- Number 8, João Gomes , substituted for T. Doyle at 83 minutes
- Number 7, André
- Number 22, Nélson Semedo , Captain, substituted for Pedro Lima at 92 minutes
- Number 10, Matheus Cunha
- Number 21, Pablo Sarabia , substituted for M. Munetsi at 46 minutes
- Number 29, Gonçalo Guedes , substituted for J. Bellegarde at 46 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 27, J. Bellegarde
- Number 25, D. Bentley
- Number 4, S. Bueno
- Number 37, Pedro Lima
- Number 34, N. Djiga
- Number 20, T. Doyle
- Number 26, Carlos Forbs
- Number 5, M. Munetsi
- Number 6, B. Traoré
- Referee:
- Simon Hooper
- Video Assistant Referee:
- John Brooks
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Adrian Holmes
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Simon Long
- Fourth Official:
- Samuel Barrott
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Adam Nunn
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Match Stats
Key, Liverpool v WolvesOverall possession
xG
Liverpool 1.7591Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.327Advanced match stats
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Shots
Liverpool 10Wolverhampton Wanderers 16Shots on target
Liverpool 3Wolverhampton Wanderers 4Shots off target
Liverpool 6Wolverhampton Wanderers 7Blocked shots
Liverpool 1Wolverhampton Wanderers 5Attempts out of box
Liverpool 2Wolverhampton Wanderers 10One-on-one attempts
Liverpool 0Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Total offside
Liverpool 5Wolverhampton Wanderers 3xG from open play
Liverpool 0.7889Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.0649xG from set play
Liverpool 0.1818Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.2621xA
Liverpool 0.491981Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.613224xA from open play
Liverpool 0.440339Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.539728xA from set play
Liverpool 0.0516418Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.0735001Total tackles
Liverpool 16Wolverhampton Wanderers 15Won tackles
Liverpool 10Wolverhampton Wanderers 11Fouls
Liverpool 15Wolverhampton Wanderers 13Total yellow cards
Liverpool 2Wolverhampton Wanderers 2Total clearances
Liverpool 18Wolverhampton Wanderers 21Headed clearances
Liverpool 7Wolverhampton Wanderers 12Duels won
Liverpool 40Wolverhampton Wanderers 50Errors leading to shots
Liverpool 3Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Total passes
Liverpool 443Wolverhampton Wanderers 458Accurate passes
Liverpool 364Wolverhampton Wanderers 388Backward passes
Liverpool 71Wolverhampton Wanderers 66Forward passes
Liverpool 141Wolverhampton Wanderers 144Total long balls
Liverpool 46Wolverhampton Wanderers 42Successful final third passes
Liverpool 102Wolverhampton Wanderers 86Total crosses
Liverpool 13Wolverhampton Wanderers 10Touches
Liverpool 625Wolverhampton Wanderers 647Touches in the box
Liverpool 23Wolverhampton Wanderers 22Dispossessed
Liverpool 7Wolverhampton Wanderers 3Goalkeeper saves
Liverpool 3Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Saved shots from inside the box
Liverpool 1Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Saved shots from outside the box
Liverpool 2Wolverhampton Wanderers 0Keeper throws
Liverpool 7Wolverhampton Wanderers 3Goal kicks
Liverpool 8Wolverhampton Wanderers 8Punches
Liverpool 1Wolverhampton Wanderers 0
Season so far
Premier League
Key, Liverpool v Wolves
League position, Liverpool 1st, Wolverhampton Wanderers 17thTotal points, Liverpool 63, Wolverhampton Wanderers 19
Goals scored
Liverpool 60Wolverhampton Wanderers 35Form guide
All competitions
Liverpool draw
v Everton
2
2
Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers won
v Blackburn Rovers
0
2
FA Cup
Liverpool lose
v Plymouth Argyle
1
0
FA Cup
Wolverhampton Wanderers won
v Aston Villa
2
0
Premier League
Liverpool won
v Tottenham Hotspur
4
0
League Cup
Wolverhampton Wanderers lose
v Arsenal
0
1
Premier League
Liverpool won
v AFC Bournemouth
0
2
Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers lose
v Chelsea
3
1
Premier League
Liverpool lose
v PSV
3
2
UEFA Champions League
Wolverhampton Wanderers lose
v Newcastle United
3
0
Premier League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Liverpool and Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool Won 54Wolverhampton Wanderers Won 30Draw 15
Played
99
Previous scores
All competitions
Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 , Liverpool 2 on the 28th of September 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool
28th of September 2024
Liverpool 2 , Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 on the 19th of May 2024
Liverpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers
19th of May 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 , Liverpool 3 on the 16th of September 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool
16th of September 2023
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Match Facts
Liverpool have won 15 of their last 16 Premier League meetings with Wolves, with the exception being a 3-0 loss at Molineux in February 2023.
Wolves have lost nine of their 10 Premier League away games against Liverpool, with the exception being a 1-0 win in December 2010 under Mick McCarthy.
Wolves have lost all seven of their Premier League away games against sides starting the day top of the table. Only Sheffield Wednesday (9), Bournemouth (8), and Watford (8) have visited the league leaders more times in the competition without ever avoiding defeat.
Liverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last nine Premier League home games (22 goals overall). The Reds last netted 2+ goals in more successive Anfield games within a single league season in 2013-14, through a run of 14 from October to April that term.
After avoiding defeat in both of their first two Premier League away games under Vítor Pereira (W1 D1), Wolves have since lost both of their last two on the road, but they haven’t lost more in a row within a single season in the competition since December 2023 (a run of 4).
Only Leicester City (32) have conceded more away goals in the Premier League this season than Wolves (28). Should Wolves concede twice here, it will be the first time they have shipped 30+ goals within their first 13 away games of a league campaign since 2003-04, when they were ultimately relegated from the top-flight.
Liverpool have conceded in each of their last four Premier League home games, shipping six goals in this run – as many as their previous 10 Anfield league games beforehand. Indeed, the Reds have conceded the opening goal five times at home in the league this season, just once fewer than they did in the whole of 2023-24 (6).
Cody Gakpo has scored in each of his last six Premier League starts at Anfield (7 goals). Only three different Liverpool players have scored in 7+ successive home starts in the competition: Fernando Torres in May 2008 (8), Luis Suárez in January 2014 (8), and Mohamed Salah twice (7 in April 2018 and 8 in May 2023).
Wolves’ Matheus Cunha has scored 16 of his 25 Premier League goals in away games (64.0%); among players with as many or more goals in the competition than the Brazilian, only Marcus Bent (67.5%), Roque Santa Cruz (65.4%), and Rod Wallace (64.4%) have scored a higher proportion away from home.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has scored 100 goals in 139 Premier League appearances at Anfield, one of just four players to score 100+ at a single venue in the competition, along with Thierry Henry at Highbury (114), Sergio Agüero at the Etihad (106), and Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford (101).