Liverpool’s pursuit of Premier League glory continues on Sunday when Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Anfield.
The Reds dropped points in dramatic fashion against Everton in midweek, while Wolves come into this fixture on the back of a solid FA Cup win over Blackburn Rovers. With Arsenal winning their game on Saturday, Liverpool’s lead at the top is now just four points, meaning victory is crucial to maintaining their advantage in the title race.
Liverpool vs Wolves: Match Preview
Liverpool were seconds away from extending their lead at the top, only for Everton’s James Tarkowski to score a 98th-minute equalizer in the Merseyside derby. The heated contest also saw Curtis Jones and Arne Slot receive red cards after the final whistle.
Despite the disappointment, Liverpool still control their own destiny in the title race. However, their form has been inconsistent, winning just two of their last five matches in all competitions, including an FA Cup exit to Plymouth Argyle. Anfield is still a fortress, but they have already suffered a rare home league defeat this season, losing to Nottingham Forest.
Wolves arrive at Anfield with renewed confidence after back-to-back 2-0 wins against Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers. However, their away form in the Premier League is concerning, collecting just one point from their last three road games and keeping only two away clean sheets in 2024.
Liverpool won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Molineux in September, continuing their dominance over Wolves. The visitors have not won at Anfield in the Premier League since 2010, and breaking that streak will be a huge challenge.
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Arne Slot is waiting on the availability of Cody Gakpo ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. The Dutch forward picked up a knock in the second half of the Merseyside derby and was forced off.
Slot confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Gakpo will be assessed before Sunday’s match. Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to action at Goodison Park after missing two games and is set to be involved again. If selected, the right-back will make his 250th career appearance for Liverpool in the Premier League.
Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton remain unavailable due to injury, while Curtis Jones will serve a one-match suspension after receiving a second yellow card following the final whistle against Everton. Slot confirmed that Alexander-Arnold’s minutes were managed on Wednesday and he has resumed full training.
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira reported that he has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Anfield. Hwang Hee-chan had to be substituted at halftime during Wolves’ 2-0 FA Cup win over Blackburn Rovers and remains a doubt.
Recent absentees include Leon Chiwome, Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Boubacar Traore, while Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, and Yerson Mosquera are dealing with long-term injuries. Pereira stated that Wolves will not simply sit back and defend, but will look to impose their style of play at Anfield.
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Key Stats
- Liverpool have won 12 of their last 14 matches against Wolves in all competitions.
- Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in 16 of their last 17 matches (Premier League).
- Liverpool are undefeated in their last 20 matches (Premier League).
- 15 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams.
With the title race tightening up, Liverpool cannot afford another slip-up, while Wolves will be desperate to pull away from the relegation battle. An intense clash awaits at Anfield.
