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
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
Munetsi reacts to Wolves defeat
Wolves forward Marshall Munetsi gave his reaction after the game. He said: "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 making his Premier League debut he added: "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.”
Stephen Warnock reaction on BBC Radio 5 Live
The former Liverpool defender said: “So 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.”
Liverpool were up against it
This is how much the win means to Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool were up against it towards the end of that match.
Liverpool extend lead at top of Premier League
Liverpool are seven points clear of Arsenal once more with 13 matches left to play in the Premier League season.
Arne Slot’s title chasers are ticking off the games as they look to clinch a first league win under the Dutchman.
They survived a Wolves surge in the second half and got themselves over the line.
FT Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Liverpool restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a confident and comfortable victory over Wolves at Anfield.
Needing a response after the chaotic end to the Merseyside derby, Liverpool looked in control from kick off against a Wolves side fighting to avoid relegation.
The visitors seemed to have a solid gameplan early on, but Luis Diaz scored his first goal of 2025 in unorthodox fashion by chesting the ball past Jose Sa after a quick burst into the penalty area. From there the Reds seemed confident and Diaz won a penalty later in the first half, by getting clipped by Sa after going around the goalkeeper, Mo Salah slotted it home to double their lead.
Matheus Cunha shocked the Anfield faithful with a fine curling effort in the second half which set up a tense finish but Liverpool clung on to their lead and got over the line.
Full-time! Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
90+7 mins: There goes the final whistle!
Liverpool take the three points but Wolves made them work for it.
Liverpool’s lead is back to seven points and the Reds get the job done at Anfield.
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
90+6 mins: There’s been a few stoppages and breaks in play meaning the match with go longer than the initial six minutes.
We’re into unknown territory now. Can Liverpol hold out?
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
90+3 mins: Tommy Doyle takes the free kick and whacks it straight into the wall.
The ball goes out for a corner that is swung into the box, Liverpool poke it away.
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
90+2 mins: Liverpool’s control has evaporated and they are now clinging on to this slim lead.
Dropping more points in such a late stage of the game would probably cause the fans to go into panic mode.
Cunha is fouled right on the edge of the penalty area by Endo.
Big chance for Wolves now.
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