Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves at Anfield on Sunday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. The win came after a difficult week for Arne Slot’s side, with Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah stepping up to deliver crucial goals.
Díaz, who had been struggling to find the net in recent matches, finally broke his goal drought with an early strike in the first half. The Colombian forward found the back of the net for the 13th time this season, scoring for the first time in 10 games.
Liverpool continued to press and were rewarded just before halftime when Salah converted a penalty to make it 2-0. The Egyptian forward, in top form this season, now has 28 goals in all competitions. His confident penalty came after Díaz was fouled inside the box, a decision that stood despite protests from Wolves players.
Wolves, currently sitting near the relegation zone, managed to pull one back in the second half through Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian forward curled a well-placed shot past Alisson in the 67th minute, setting up a tense finish for the home side.
Liverpool looked tired in the closing moments, especially after their recent struggles, including a 2-2 draw against Everton and an FA Cup exit at the hands of second-tier Plymouth. However, they held on for an important three points.
With Arsenal winning 2-0 against Leicester on Saturday, Liverpool needed a response, and they delivered. The victory keeps them on track for a record-equalling 20th English league title.
