Wirtz Breaks His Duck as Liverpool Edge Past Wolves in a Nervy Anfield Night
So, let’s talk about what turned out to be a far more uncomfortable night at Anfield than many people expected, as Liverpool edged past bottom-of-the-table Wolves with a 2–1 win. On paper, this looked like a routine home fixture. In reality, it felt tense right up until the final whistle, even though Liverpool had taken control before half-time.
The breakthrough finally arrived late in the first half, when Ryan Gravenberch stepped up with a well-taken goal that lifted the crowd. Almost before Anfield had time to settle, Liverpool struck again. This time it was Florian Wirtz, racing onto a perfectly weighted pass from Hugo Ekitike and calmly poking the ball past José Sá. That moment felt significant. It was Wirtz’s first Premier League goal for Liverpool, and you could sense the mix of relief and joy inside the stadium as much as excitement.
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At 2–0, the game seemed done. Wolves had offered little going forward, and Liverpool looked comfortable. But that sense of control didn’t last long after the break. Early in the second half, Wolves found a way back into the contest when Santi Bueno reacted quickest after Alisson had parried an initial effort. Suddenly, Anfield grew edgy, and Liverpool’s performance started to feel shaky rather than assured.
From that point on, the match became scrappy and nervous. Wolves, still searching for their first league win under Rob Edwards, played with nothing to lose. Tolu Arokodare had chances to level it, and every Wolves attack was greeted with anxiety from the home crowd. Liverpool, meanwhile, struggled to regain their first-half rhythm and were forced into defending their narrow lead.
Despite the tension, the result was ultimately protected. It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t dominant, but the three points were secured. For Liverpool, that means they remain unbeaten in six league games and end the night inside the top four. For Wolves, it was another frustrating loss, one that showed spirit and fight but still left them rooted to the bottom.
Beyond the football, it was also an emotional occasion. This was the first meeting between the two clubs since the passing of Diogo Jota, and tributes throughout the evening added a poignant layer to the night. His children walking out with the teams, the applause, and the songs all reminded everyone that football can carry meaning far beyond the scoreline.
In the end, this match may be remembered less for its quality and more for what it represented. Florian Wirtz finally has his first league goal in red, Liverpool found a way to win when things got uncomfortable, and Wolves showed enough fight to suggest they won’t go down quietly.
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