Some 90 seconds later, Wirtz - finding the back of the net for the first time in a competitive match since his arrival on Merseyside - prodded home past Jose Sa after collecting a through ball from the in-form Hugo Ekitike, sending Liverpool into the break with what looked to be a comfortable advantage.

Wolves’ March fixtures with Liverpool and Brentford have been moved following the latest round of Premier League TV selections.

A resurgent Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday afternoon for a festive fixture against Premier League basement boys Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arne Slot’s reigning champions are looking to

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.

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