Florian Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal as Liverpool overcame a resilient Wolves side to secure a 2-1 victory at Anfield.
Liverpool maintained their winning momentum at Anfield, securing a 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Wolves to record their third straight Premier League win.
Ryan Gravenberch provided the breakthrough following excellent work from Jeremie Frimpong, before summer signing Florian Wirtz doubled the lead with his maiden goal in English football.
Although a Santiago Bueno header following a corner created a tense second half, Arne Slot’s side managed to navigate the pressure to claim all three points.
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Alisson Becker (7): The Brazilian shot-stopper was reliable when dealing with high balls during the early exchanges. For much of the contest, he was a spectator as Liverpool controlled possession. While he was powerless to stop Bueno’s close-range header, he might have hoped for more precision with his long-range distribution under pressure.
Jeremie Frimpong (8): Occupying the right-back slot, the Dutchman displayed the electric pace that has become his trademark. He was a constant threat overlapping on the flank and proved vital in defensive recovery. His highlight was the opening assist, where he surged past his marker to provide a perfect cut-back for the first goal.
Ibrahima Konate (6): It was a physical afternoon for the Frenchman, who struggled at times against the height and power of Tolu Arokodare. He was notably outjumped for the Wolves goal, and while some of his distribution from the back was uncharacteristically sloppy, he recovered well to see out the game.
Virgil van Dijk (7): The captain enjoyed a relatively composed outing, focusing on maintaining the defensive line and circulating the ball. Although a few of his signature long-range diagonals failed to find their target, he provided the necessary leadership to keep the back four organized during a nervous final fifteen minutes.
Milos Kerkez (6): The left-back was industrious, frequently pushing into advanced crossing positions, though his final delivery lacked consistent accuracy. He showed plenty of grit in individual duels and improved defensively as the match progressed, despite a lack of composure on a lashed second-half shot.
Ryan Gravenberch (7): Gravenberch continues to thrive in his midfield role, showing great calmness to slot home the opening goal. He kept his play efficient and simple for the majority of the afternoon, providing the necessary spark when the team was searching for a way to break the deadlock.
Curtis Jones (7): Jones was tidy in possession, using his technical ability to navigate congested areas of the pitch. While not as dominant as in recent fixtures, his intelligent movement off the ball helped stretch the Wolves’ midfield and created vital pockets of space for the forward line to exploit.
Federico Chiesa (6): Making a rare start, the Italian struggled to fully impose himself on the game from the right wing. He appeared isolated at times and lacked the clinical edge required to make the most of his limited touches. He was eventually substituted after finding it difficult to maintain his intensity.
Alexis Mac Allister (6): The Argentine was unlucky not to score when his first-half effort struck the woodwork. He was tenacious in winning back the ball and his set-piece delivery was dangerous, though his rating suffered slightly due to a careless giveaway that initiated a dangerous Wolves counter-attack.
Florian Wirtz (8): The German international was the standout performer, gliding across the pitch with effortless grace. His link-up play was sophisticated, and he capped a fine performance by ghosting into space to clinicaly finish his first Premier League goal following a teed-up pass from Ekitike.
Hugo Ekitike (7): While he wasn’t always at the heart of the action, Ekitike was decisive in the final third. He was inches away from scoring early on when he hit the post, but he made amends with a perfectly weighted assist for Wirtz, showcasing his growing chemistry with the German playmaker.