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Liverpool won against West Ham United midweek in the Carabao Cup but the main priority for Arne Slot is the league, and the Reds can end Saturday on top of the table after Manchester City failed to beat Newcastle in the day's early game.

Liverpool is in action at Molineux and Slot has made two changes from the team that beat Bournemouth last weekend, with Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher dropping out and being replaced by Diogo Jota and Alisson.

Nunez scored in the win over Bournemouth but Slot confirmed prior to kick-off against Wolves that he is missing due to ill health, while reinstating Alisson in goal was a no-brainer after he returned to full fitness.



Konate gives Liverpool the lead

Ibrahima Konate has just given Liverpool the lead, heading home from Diogo Jota's brilliant left-footed cross.

Sam Johnstone in the Wolves goal might have hoped to have done better with that one having got a hand to the ball, after minutes earlier keeping out a much more difficult effort from Dominik Szoboszlai.

Wolves had the better of the opening 30 minutes of the match but Liverpool has grown into the game in the last 15, and the goal is a reward for the Reds' improved play.

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Early booking for Trent as host takes risks

It's been an even start to the game, with Wolves starting quite brightly, but there have been no clear-cut chances so far.

Wolves has diced with death a couple of times in the early stages when trying to play out from the back, losing the ball in dangerous areas, but the Reds are yet to capitalise with a goal.

Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold is already into the referee's book after he was shown a yellow card for kicking the ball away after conceding a free-kick.

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Kick-off

The teams walked out onto the pitch a few minutes ago and the game is now under way.

Liverpool's players know that a win will move them onto 15 points - one ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, who currently sit joint at the top of the standings after today's results.

Only Aston Villa has the potential to reach 15 points this weekend, and Unai Emerys's side is in action tomorrow when it takes on Ipswich.

Liam Corless

Arne Slot's pre-match interview with Sky Sports

On Alisson and Jota returning to the team, with Kelleher and Nunez dropping out: "It's a good thing to have him back although Kelleher did really well.

They are better than the league table shows, and hopefully for them, they will go up after the game we play against them today."

KEY EVENT

TEAM NEWS: DARWIN NUNEZ OUT

Darwin Nunez is not in the Liverpool matchday squad as the Reds take on Wolves at Molineux in the Premier League.

The Uruguayan striker is reportedly ill, according to Liverpool's official website, and has not traveled with the squad.

Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah are both expected to start.

Nunez could return for the Champions League game against Bologna in midweek

Darwin Nunez misses the Wolves game through illness

Cameron Winstanley

Alisson drops comments on his Liverpool feature ahead of possible return

Alisson has spoken openly about his Liverpool future as the Brazilian goalkeeper hopes to return to action for Liverpool against Wolves later today.

Caoimhin Kelleher has deputized for the injured Alisson in the last two games but the 31-year-old is set to make his comeback to the team after Arne Slot confirmed the shot stopper returned to training this week.

Speaking on his future after rumors of a switch to Saudi Arabia and Barcelona, Alisson told BBC: "I am committed to this club 100% and that involves being part of the leadership group.”

Cameron Winstanley

Anthony Gordon hands Liverpool advantage despite Newcastle contract

Anthony Gordon has been the talk of the town today after it was reported that the England international is set to make a U-turn on his Newcastle United future and sign a new deal with the Magpies.

Liverpool had agreed a deal in principle to sign Gordon in the summer but Newcastle pulled the plug on the move after getting themselves out of their PSR predicament.

Despite a move to Liverpool appearing to be completely off now, the former Everton star has handed Liverpool the advantage over Manchester City in the Premier League title race after scoring an equalizer in the 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The result means Liverpool will move ahead of the champions with victory at Wolves later today.

Cameron Winstanley

Conor Bradley makes FPL hint over Darwin Nunez

Conor Bradley appears to have leaked Arne Slot’s team selection after a change regarding Darwin Nunez was made to his Fantasy Premier League team.

The Northern Irishman’s team on FPL was found by X account FPL Focal, who shared a picture of Bradley’s team on social media.

The big change has seen Bradley transfer Nunez out of his team after bringing the Uruguayan in during the previous gameweek, when he scored against Bournemouth.

The change may hint that Slot is set to return to his so-far favorite front three of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota against Wolves later today.

Cameron Winstanley

Christian Pulisic added to Mohamed Salah replacement list

AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic has reportedly been added to Liverpool’s list of potential Mohamed Salah replacements.

The former Chelsea winger has started the season in fine form in Italy, making six goal contributions in Milan’s opening six league games, as well as netting against the Reds in the Champions League.

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the USA star is seen as a possible replacement if Salah leaves the club for Saudi Arabia next summer.

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Matt Addison

Paul Merson wants Darwin Nunez change

Not long now until Liverpool takes on Wolves in the Premier League.
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