Liverpool reclaimed their seven-point cushion at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.
Luis Diaz put the Reds in front early, bundling home Mohamed Salah’s deflected cross for his first goal of 2025.
The Colombian winger then won a penalty after being fouled by goalkeeper Jose Sa, allowing Salah to double the lead from the spot before halftime.
Despite Liverpool’s dominance in the first half, Wolves responded strongly after the break.
Matheus Cunha saw his close-range effort blocked by Alexis Mac Allister, while Alisson Becker was forced into a key save from Marshall Munetsi.
Salah thought he had extended Liverpool’s lead, only for his goal to be ruled out for offside.
VAR also overturned a penalty decision that initially went in Diogo Jota’s favour.
Wolves eventually pulled one back through Cunha, who curled a brilliant 20-yard strike into the bottom corner.
Liverpool had to dig deep in the closing stages, with substitute Jarell Quansah making a crucial block to deny Munetsi a late equalizer.
Unlike their midweek draw at Everton, Arne Slot’s side managed to hold on, securing a vital three points in their title chase.
