Liverpool Edges Out Wolves in Tense Premier League Clash

2025-03-02

Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, restoring their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League. First-half goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah put the Reds in control, but a stunning strike from Matheus Cunha in the second half set up a nervy finish.

Díaz opened the scoring in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a deflected pass from Salah to bundle the ball over the line. Salah doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 37th minute after Díaz was fouled by Wolves goalkeeper José Sá. The Egyptian forward’s goal marked his 23rd of the season, further solidifying his status as one of Liverpool’s key players.

Wolves, however, refused to go quietly. Cunha reignited their hopes in the 67th minute with a beautiful curling effort from outside the box, leaving Alisson with no chance. The visitors pushed hard for an equalizer, with Marshall Munetsi and João Gomes coming close, but Liverpool’s defense held firm under pressure.

The match was not without controversy. Liverpool thought they had a second penalty when Diogo Jota went down in the box, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review showed no contact. Wolves manager Vitor Pereira expressed frustration over a potential second yellow card for Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, which could have changed the dynamics of the game.

Despite the late scare, Liverpool managed to see out the win, a crucial result as they head into a challenging week with fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City. Wolves, meanwhile, remain just two points above the relegation zone but can take heart from a spirited second-half performance.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot acknowledged the mental toll of the game, describing it as “mentally difficult” but praised his team’s resilience. Wolves’ Pereira lamented his side’s slow start but was proud of their second-half display, urging his players to carry that intensity into future matches.

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