Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fumed as the Reds' main weakness was exploited again in their win over Wolves. The club's record summer signing Florian Wirtz finally opened his account in the Premier League on Saturday after 17 matches as the reigning English champions edged out relegation-threatened Wolves 2-1 at Anfield to collect crucial three points in their final game of 2025.

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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.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits Wolves pushed them all the way for Saturday's 2-1 win at Anfield. Two goals in two minutes from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz had Liverpool 2-0 ahead at halftime before Santi Bueno struck just after the break.

Rylee Reisdorph and Logan Strong have graduated, but the Wolves are eager and primed for more success after falling to Celina in the state championship.

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.