Liverpool, Wolves and Premier League
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Report and free match highlights as first-half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz prove sufficient for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield. Santi Bueno pulled a goal back for
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.
Florian Wirtz finally got off the mark on an emotional afternoon at Anfield, who remembered the late Diogo Jota.
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.
Wolves fell yet another Premier League defeat as Liverpool saw out a 2-1 win at Anfield to inflict further misery on Rob Edwards' side.