PL: Liverpool Triumph 2-1 Over Wolves with Goals from Diaz and Salah
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Synopsis
Liverpool clinched a hard-fought 2-1 win against Wolverhampton at Anfield, maintaining their seven-point lead in the Premier League. Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured the victory, despite a late effort from Wolves, setting the stage for upcoming challenging fixtures.
Key Takeaways
- Liverpool won against Wolves 2-1.
- Luis Diaz opened the scoring.
- Mohamed Salah scored from a penalty.
- Wolves reduced the deficit in the second half.
- Liverpool maintains a seven-point lead in the Premier League.
Liverpool, Feb 16 (NationPress) Liverpool achieved a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Sunday, preserving their seven-point advantage at the summit of the Premier League.
The home side began energetically, with Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold both testing the Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa within the first 10 minutes. It was Luis Diaz who finally broke the stalemate in the 15th minute. A rapid counter-attack featuring all three forwards from Liverpool saw Jota evade Matt Doherty and deliver the ball to Diaz, who nudged it past Sa after a slight deflection from Toti Gomes.
Liverpool’s control continued as they sought a second goal. Jota had a header sail over the bar, had a shot blocked by Gomes, and forced Sa into a save. Dominik Szoboszlai also came close, with a low shot just missing the target. Mohamed Salah eventually extended the lead in the 37th minute, confidently converting a penalty after Diaz was fouled by Sa inside the box.
Wolves’ best opportunity in the first half came from Matheus Cunha, whose free-kick narrowly missed the goal.
After halftime, Wolves emerged with renewed determination. They nearly pulled one back early, but Alisson Becker stood firm, denying Marshall Munetsi in a one-on-one situation. Liverpool believed they had earned another penalty when Jota was fouled by Emmanuel Agbadou, but VAR reversed the decision after a review.
Wolves did manage to reduce the deficit in the 67th minute, as Cunha curled a stunning shot from distance past Alisson to make it 2-1. The goal created a tense finish for Liverpool, with Wolves pushing for an equalizer. However, solid defending, highlighted by a vital sliding tackle from Jarell Quansah to deny Tommy Doyle, ensured Liverpool secured the win.
The league leaders now maintain a seven-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, but face a challenging series of fixtures ahead, including away matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City before a home clash against Newcastle United.
