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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.



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.

I think Gakpo is playing with a lot of confidence and he just gives you something more than the other options."

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on September 25, 2024 (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Matt Addison

Anthony Gordon contract latest

Liverpool agreed a deal in principle with Newcastle United to sign Anthony Gordon in the summer.
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