A rare troubled week for Arne Slot ended in the release of victory and the restoration of Liverpool’s seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League, yet concern lingers. The league leaders were given a serious fright by Wolves and there were nerves throughout the Liverpool team, and crowd, as a struggling opponent was kept at bay. A big week beckons.
Liverpool looked in a commanding position after Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah, with his 28th goal of the season, had established a two-goal interval lead. But Matheus Cunha’s fine consolation sparked a nervous finale.
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