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.

Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat.

Arne Slot's team come into the back of this game, having beaten Brighton and Tottenham in their last two games, and a feeling that they might have breathed some life back into what had been a wretched season until then.

Liverpool almost threw away a 2-0 lead as they battled to a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday, with Arne Slot ’s side climbing to fourth in the Premier League table. The Reds appeared to be out of sight at half-time after taking a two-goal lead into the break, but were put under huge pressure by the visitors in the latter stages of the match.

Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.

Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers both paid tribute to their former player, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July 2025 after a car crash, when the two met for their Premier League fixture on the weekend. The late forward's wife, Rute Cardoso, has now spoken out.

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Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool have won eight successive home games against Wolves, who are still seeking a first win of a wretched season. BBC Sport examines some talking points for Saturday's fixture (15:00 GMT).