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.

Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat.

Liverpool dominated early on but were made to wait until the 41st minute to take the lead as Ryan Gravenberch fired a low effort past Jose Sa after being teed up by Jeremie Frimpo

Following up last year's Premier League title has proven exceedingly difficult for Liverpool in the 2025/26 season. The Reds experienced a brutal start to the campaign, down in the bottom half of the table for much of the 2025 calendar year.

Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.

Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers both paid tribute to their former player, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July 2025 after a car crash, when the two met for their Premier League fixture on the weekend. The late forward's wife, Rute Cardoso, has now spoken out.