Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE: Result as Premier League leaders survive shaky second half to open gap

Liverpool 2-1 Wolves: Goals from Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz put the Reds in charge but Matheus Cunha gave the visitors hope

Wolves will be a challenge, new manager doing well - Slot

Liverpool survived a shaky second half against Wolves to return to winning ways in the Premier League and restore their seven-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the table.

Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a scrappy finish, before he was fouled in the box by goalkeeper Jose Sa to allow Mohamed Salah to double their lead from the penalty spot.

Arne Slot’s side - who conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday - were far from convincing and a stunning finish from the excellent Matheus Cunha gave the struggling visitors late hope at Anfield.

But Liverpool held on to seal a first victory in three games, following their FA Cup exit to Plymouth last weekend, and the Reds will have the chance to move 10 points clear when they visit Aston Villa in midweek.

Follow all the reaction from Anfield after Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-1 to continue their title charge

Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

• FULL TIME! Anxious Anfield celebrates as Liverpool hold on against Wolves
• Liverpool restore seven-point lead over Arsenal with nervy 2-1 win
• 67' GOAL! Matheus Cunha scores stunner to give Wolves hope (LIV 2-1 WOL)
• 51' NO GOAL! Salah offside after finding net with excellent finish (LIV 2-0 WOL)
• 49' SAVE! Alisson makes big stop to deny Wolves' Munetsi (LIV 2-0 WOL)
• 45' CHANGES! Jarell Quansah replaces Ibrahima Konate after defender escapes red card
• 37' GOAL! Mohamed Salah converts penalty after Diaz fouled (LIV 2-0 WOL)
• 16' GOAL! Diaz bundles in as Liverpool take lead at Anfield (LIV 1-0 WOL)

[16 February 2025 09:05 · Mike Jones]

When is Liverpool vs Wolves?

The match kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 16 February at Anfield, Liverpool.

[16 February 2025 09:00 · Jamie Braidwood]

Good morning

Liverpool take on Wolves in the Premier League today with the aim of maintaining their lead at the top of the table. The Reds came into the weekend with a seven-point lead over Arsenal and victory at Anfield today would keep them on course for a first league title under Arne Slot.

The hosts come into the match on the back of a fiery Merseyside derby which saw James Tarkowski equalise late in stoppage time and four red cards issued after the final whistle. Slot and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff were both dismissed for arguing with the match officials. Liverpool took a point from the match but will hope to add another three to their tally against the midlands club today.

Wolves need points of their own as they sit precariously close to the relegation zone. Before yesterday’s fixtures, Vitor Pereira’s side were just two points above the bottom three but they have managed back-to-back wins after beating Aston Villa in the league and Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup. Could they make it three in a row against Liverpool?