Liverpool solidified their Premier League title aspirations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Sunday.
Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah propelled the Reds to a crucial three points, extending their lead over second-placed Arsenal to seven points.
The win came as a timely response to Arsenal’s late surge against Leicester City on Saturday, which had temporarily narrowed the gap to four points.
Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, demonstrated resilience as they withstood late pressure from Wolves after Matheus Cunha’s 67th-minute strike halved their two-goal advantage.
While Liverpool secured a comfortable 2-0 lead by halftime, the second half saw Wolves mount a spirited comeback, making for a tense finish.
The final whistle brought a palpable sense of relief to Anfield as the home side secured the win.
Attention has quickly turned to Wednesday’s crucial away fixture against Aston Villa.
The quick turnaround hasn’t dampened the players’ focus, with several taking to social media to express their determination.
Defender Ibrahima Konate, who was substituted at halftime to avoid a second yellow card, posted on social media, “+3 we keep building. Now we focus on the next one.”
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister echoed this sentiment, writing, “Job done! Onto the next one.”
Salah, continuing his tradition, shared a selfie with goalscorer Diaz, who responded with a red heart emoji.
Captain Virgil van Dijk simply stated, “3 points!” while Diaz wrote, “Hard work pays off,” alongside a picture of him celebrating with Salah. Andy Robertson shared a picture of himself celebrating in the tunnel, captioning it, “Boys dug deep.”
The upcoming match against Aston Villa presents Liverpool with an opportunity to widen their lead over Arsenal to ten points, as the Gunners are not in midweek action.
Arsenal’s game against Liverpool is a rearranged fixture due to the Carabao Cup final.
