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.

Liverpool return to Premier League action at Anfield with significant selection questions hanging over Arne Slot as Wolves arrive on Saturday afternoon. The Reds are juggling fitness concerns, suspensions and absences at a crucial point in the festive schedule, forcing a reshuffle that could shape both the starting XI and the tactical approach.

But Wolves pulled a goal back a few minutes into the second half, which made the remainder of the game more nervy than it should have been. Substitute Conor Bradley made a superb block in the closing stages to prevent a Jhon Arias equaliser as Slot’s team continue to look susceptible at the back. Gregg Evans and James Pearce dissect the game.

Liverpool extended their winning run with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, with Florian Wirtz scoring his first goal for the club on an emotional afternoon marked by tributes to

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool have won eight successive home games against Wolves, who are still seeking a first win of a wretched season. BBC Sport examines some talking points for Saturday's fixture (15:00 GMT).

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.

Dominik Szoboszlai will not play for Liverpool today in the match against Wolves. The Hungarian midfielder is not injured, but he is suspended, which rules him out for today’s game. In his place, Federico Chiesa will start his first Premier League game at Anfield.

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to climb into the top four in the table and condemn Wolves to an unwanted record for the longest winless start in Premier League history with 18 games.

Arne Slot makes two changes. Federico Chiesa makes his first Premier League start of the season for Liverpool. The Italian comes in for Dominik Szoboszlai, who is absent from the squad. Jeremie Frimpong comes in as the other change from Liverpool's win at Tottenham with Conor Bradley on the bench.

It is not a normal sight to see two sets of Premier League fans united in a common purpose. But Saturday at Anfield was not a normal day