Florian Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal as Liverpool held on to beat Wolves 2-1 at a nervous Anfield.

Liverpool edge Wolves as Wirtz delivers breakthrough momentLiverpool maintained momentum at Anfield with a 2-1 win over Wolves, a result that continued a good run of results. Goals from Ryan

Santiago Bueno converted from a corner shortly after the break to set up a tense second half for Liverpool as Wolves sought to end their 11-match losing run, but the Reds anxiously battled their way to three crucial points and a fourth straight victory in all competitions.

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.

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.

Liverpool host Wolves this afternoon. Follow the action with our live commentary... Defending champions Liverpool host a Wolves side yet to register a single win in the Premier League this season. Rob Edwards’ men are hurtling towards relegation at a rapid rate unless they can perform a miraculous escape.

Liverpool have the easiest possible fixture going during the festive period as they welcome winless and gutless Wolves to Anfield

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has backed Florian Wirtz to continue finding the back of the net after the midfielder finally scored his first goal for the club in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Liverpool’s crucial Premier League win comes with a caveat, as an eye-catching Wolves stat leaves Arne Slot under pressure and casts a shadow over the victory

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