Liverpool vs Wolves Review
Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield in the Premier League to close out 2025, thanks to two goals scored in the first half. This victory extends Liverpool’s impressive head-to-head record against the West Midlands team to 17 wins in their last 18 league encounters. Before the game began, there was a heartfelt moment of applause throughout Anfield as Diogo Jota’s children, Jota being a former player for both clubs, walked onto the pitch alongside Virgil van Dijk, while Jota’s wife watched from the sidelines.
Following the tribute, Liverpool took control early on and came close to scoring within 11 minutes when Florian Wirtz delivered a brilliant through ball to Hugo Ekitike, but the striker’s shot struck the post. Wolves had their first significant chance just after the 15-minute mark when Mateus Mané skillfully held off Curtis Jones near the edge of the penalty area and took a shot, but Alisson blocked the effort from the 18-year-old. Liverpool increased their attacking pressure before halftime, with Alexis Mac Allister hitting the post, but the pressure paid off in the 41st minute when Jeremy Frimpong’s cutback was powerfully finished by Ryan Gravenberch.
Just a minute later, the lead doubled as Ekitike set up Wirtz, who skillfully tapped in his first Premier League goal. Although Wolves were trailing, they fought back, scoring six minutes into the second half when Santiago Bueno capitalized on a rebound after Tolu Arokodare’s header from a corner was saved. Arne Slot’s team pushed for a third goal to regain their two-goal lead, with Wirtz narrowly missing a shot and Jones having a long-range attempt saved.
Ultimately, Liverpool held onto their lead and avoided a collapse, securing their 18th victory in their last 21 top-tier matches between Christmas and New Year’s Day. On the other hand, Wolves remain without a win in their last 22 Premier League games (3 draws, 19 losses), as their disastrous second half of 2025 continues, with one more game remaining against Manchester United in three days.
