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 almost threw away a 2-0 lead as they battled to a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday, with Arne Slot ’s side climbing to fourth in the Premier League table. The Reds appeared to be out of sight at half-time after taking a two-goal lead into the break, but were put under huge pressure by the visitors in the latter stages of the match.

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 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.

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).