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CloseWolves will be a challenge, new manager doing well - Slot

Liverpool play host to Wolves in the Premier League with the aim of re-establishing their big lead at the top of the table after a chaotic Merseyside derby against Everton.

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Liverpool host Wolves in the Premier League with kick off at 2pm | Live on Sky SportsLiverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, DiazWolves XI: Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, J.Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Cunha, GuedesCody Gakpo ruled out for Liverpool after picking up 'knock' at GoodisonThe Reds were held to a chaotic 2-2 draw with Everton in their last outingWolves defeated Aston Villa and look to distance themselves from relegation zoneWill Salah break the assists record?

Mohamed Salah has 14 assists in the Premier League this season, one shy of the Liverpool record set by Steve McManaman in 1995-96 and six short of the overall record of 20, set by Thierry Henry in 2002-03 and Kevin De Bruyne in 2019-20.

Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:50

Cunha's magic touch

Matheus Cunha has scored 26 goals in all competitions for Wolves since the start of last season, 11 more than anyone else.

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Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:45

Liverpool's eye for goal

Liverpool have scored at least twice in each of their last nine home league fixtures, netting 22 times in total during this run.

In comparison, Wolves have conceded 28 top-flight away goals this season, second only to Leicester prior to the latest round of fixtures.

Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:40

Pre-match thoughts from Arne Slot

The Liverpool boss told Sky Sports: "I hope next time I will act differently than I did.

Wolves have lost all seven of their Premier League away matches against sides starting the day top of the table.

Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:35

'A big day for Diogo Jota'

“A big day for Diogo Jota in two respects.

Slot should be on the touchline, though he may get banned in due course after being charged for his red card at Everton.”

Richard Jolly at Anfield16 February 2025 13:31

Liverpool expect 'tough game' against Wolves boss Pereira

Arne Slot ahead of facing Wolves at Anfield:

“The new manager [Vítor Pereira] has done a very good job, got some positive results in.

Liverpool have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their previous four top-flight games at Anfield.

Can Wolves exploit those frailties today?

Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:25

Wolves more defensively sound

Wolves have kept three clean sheets in eight Premier League fixtures under Vitor Pereira, one more than in their final 33 games under Gary O'Neil.

Mike Jones16 February 2025 13:20

Arne Slot heaps praise on 'quality' Wolves forward Matheus Cunha

“He's a type of player that I'm referring to when I always say when I compare the leagues that I've worked in and this league.
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