Liverpool play host to Wolves in the Premier League with the aim of re-establishing their big lead at the top of the table after a chaotic Merseyside derby against Everton.
The Reds are chasing a first league title under manager Arne Slot and came into the weekend with a seven-point cushion over Arsenal in second place. The Gunners’ victory over Leicester on Saturday cut that to four but Liverpool cane restore the gap today. Their last outing ended in a 2-2 draw with Everton in the last Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park and Slot’s men will want to respond positively when they take on Wolves at Anfield.
For their part, Wolves are battling to avoid relegation and need to keep collecting points to remain outside the relegation zone. Before this gameweek their were only two points separating them from 18th placed Leicester and three between them and 19th placed Ipswich. Any points collected at Anfield would be a bonus for their chances of survival.
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Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
48 mins: The next goal will be crucial for the outcome of this match, especially for Wolves.
If the visitors can score, they’ll have a foothold to mount a comeback but a third goal for Liverpool and that will be curtains.
Wolves have seen a fair bit of possession in the early minutes of this half.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 15:07
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 15:04
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 15:00
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:56
HT Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:52
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:48
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves
45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:46
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:45
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.
Mike Jones16 February 2025 14:41
