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
Second half! Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
Arne Slot and Vitor Pereira both make changes at the break.
Marshal Munetsi and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are introduced to replace Pablo Sarabia and Goncalo Guedes.
For Liverpool, Jarell Quansah replaces Ibrahima Konate.
Wolves kick off the second half.
HT Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
As things stand, Liverpool are moving seven points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table.
Wolves will remain two points above the relegation zone but they’ll have suffered yet another defeat at Anfield.
Let’s see how the second half plays out.
HT Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
Liverpool created 10 shots in the first half with three of them on target.
Luis Diaz has, perhaps, been the stand out with a goal and an assist (via winning the penalty). Diogo Jota has also looked lively for the Reds.
Arne Slot will be pleased.
HT Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
Half-time! Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
45+3 mins: Two goals for Liverpool in the first half at Anfield puts them in control and, as things stand, they’ll be seven points clear of Arsenal once more.
There’s been a few moments of joy for Wolves so this game isn’t done yet. Liverpool need to keep their composure for the second half.
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
43 mins: Liverpool are in complete control and Wolves are growing frustrated.
There’s been a few debatable decisions over fouls that the visitors feel are going against them.
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
40 mins: Wolves win themselves a free kick after a foul by Ibrahima Konate on Matheus Cunha.
Wolves want the defender, who’s already on a yellow card, sent off and Emmanuel Agbadou is cautioned for waving an imaginary card at the referee.
Cunha takes the resultant set piece and whips a shot wide of the goal.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Wolves (Mo Salah, 37')
Mo Salah steps up for the Reds and slots the ball down the middle.
Sa jumps to his left and that means the ball rattles the back of the net.
Liverpool double their lead.
Liverpool 1-0 Wolves
35 mins: Penalty to Liverpool!
A long ball is sent over the top to Luis Diaz who touches it into the box.
He dabs the ball around Jose Sa who clips the winger and knocks him to the ground.
The referee points to the spot and VAR confirms the on-field decision.
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