Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a nervy 2-1 victory over Wolves at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side successfully bounced back from the disappointment of their cheap FA Cup exit to Plymouth Argyle and subsequent Premier League draw against Merseyside rivals Everton, though did so in unconvincing fashion as they had to stave off a spirited second-half surge by Wolves.
It was a comfortable first half for the leaders, as Luis Diaz unconventionally opened the scoring, knocking into the net with his torso to notch his first goal since the turn of the year.
And Diaz was central in earning his side’s second goal of the afternoon, eight minutes before the interval. He gave Emmanuel Agbadou a nudge, forcing the Wolves defender to mis-kick a long ball forward before Jose Sa cleaned out the Liverpool winger in the box for a penalty.
Mohamed Salah duly converted for his 23rd Premier League goal of the season, as Liverpool looked to be cruising to yet another three points.
But Wolves came out fighting after the break, and Matheus Cunha forced a nervy finish when he sunk a sublime left-footed strike from outside the area to pull the visitors back into contention.
There was a heavy air of nervousness around Anfield, understandable after conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Merseyside rivals Everton on Wednesday, but Slot’s side survived this time – registering a vital three points.
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