Liverpool notched yet another win as their quest to win the Premier League continues, though Sunday鈥檚 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers was surprisingly close for comfort.
The Reds went up 2-0 before halftime thanks to Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, with Salah scoring his 28th goal of the season via a penalty. Liverpool ended up playing a somewhat even game with Wolves, who pulled one back when Matheus Cunha scored in the 67th minute. Neither side could muster a big enough effort to add more goals to the game, leading Liverpool to a vital win.
Moment of the match
The initial goal by Diaz in the 15th minute illustrated Wolves’ sloppy defending, allowing Liverpool to take an easy lead.
Not the prettiest finish, but Luis Diaz won’t mind it as he gives Liverpool the lead. 馃槄
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Man of the match
Luis Diaz deserves recognition for his effort, contributing the opening goal and significant offensive output for Liverpool.
What the result means for Liverpool
Liverpool now leads Arsenal by seven points in the Premier League standings, maintaining their position atop the table.
What鈥檚 next
Liverpool will face eighth-place Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League match on Wednesday, a pivotal challenge for their title aspirations.
