- Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Wolves, maintaining their seven-point lead over Arsenal
- Trent Alexander-Arnold became Liverpool’s youngest player to reach 250 Premier League appearances
- Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot as Liverpool held on despite Wolves’ second-half pressure
Key Takeaways:
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton at Anfield on Sunday. Goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah secured the three points for Arne Slot’s team, keeping them seven points ahead of Arsenal.
The Reds controlled the first half, breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute when Luis Díaz found the net. Mohamed Salah doubled Liverpool’s advantage in the 37th minute, converting from the penalty spot.
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Liverpool didn't have a shot in Sunday's second half against Wolves, for the first time on record in a single 45 at Anfield 😯 pic.twitter.com/Wk1NTHfZ5y
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However, the second half saw Wolverhampton fight back, with Matheus Cunha scoring a spectacular goal in the 67th minute. The visitors pressed for an equalizer, but despite their efforts, Liverpool held on without managing a single shot after the break.
The match marked a significant milestone for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who made his 250th Premier League appearance for Liverpool. At 26 years and 132 days old, he surpassed Steven Gerrard’s record, becoming the youngest player in club history to reach this number of appearances. Gerrard had achieved the milestone in December 2006 at the age of 21 years and 200 days.
Despite the achievement, Alexander-Arnold’s future remains uncertain, with his contract set to expire in the summer. Reports suggest he may not renew, with Real Madrid emerging as a potential destination.