Liverpool v Wolves result - Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz give Reds edge over visitors and boosts Arne Slot's team into top four

Arne Slot’s Liverpool beat Wolves 2-1 thanks to goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz to climb into the Premier League top four.

Meanwhile, Rob Edwards’ Wolves remain winless in the league but will take heart from a spirited performance.

As expected, Liverpool took control of the match in the early stages, moving the ball around well and looking to break down a stubborn and disciplined Wolves defence.

Slot’s side had their first real chance after 11 minutes when the ball was slipped into the path of the impressive Ekitike, who did well to shift the ball onto his right foot despite attention from multiple Wolves defenders, before firing an effort onto the outside of the post.

Wolves continued to frustrate Liverpool, and it looked as though Edwards’ side had successfully shut up shop in the first half. That was until Liverpool scored two goals within 90 seconds, just minutes from the break.

Ryan Gravenberch scored the first for The Reds, with Jeremie Frimpong smartly pulling the ball back for the Dutchman who rifled home first time past Jose Sa.

Just seconds later, Liverpool had a second. This time, Ekitike played a cute through-ball into the path of Wirtz who took a brilliant first touch before poking home past Sa to net his first Liverpool goal.

The visitors pulled one back five minutes into the second half, with Tolu Arokodare seeing his effort saved by Alisson but Santiago Bueno was on hand to score the rebound and create a sense of nervousness inside Anfield.

Liverpool, who have made a habit of dropping leads this season, were put under pressure on numerous occasions by Wolves, who, despite the defeat, will take heart from their performance, but the visitors could not find the equaliser.

Edwards' side remain on two points from their first 18 matches, still searching for their first win. Liverpool, on the other hand, despite the match turning out more difficult than perhaps it should have been, took all three points and climb into the top four, at least temporarily, four points off Aston Villa in third.

Villa travel to face Chelsea in the late Saturday evening kick off.

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Liverpool 2-1 Wolves

The Reds pick up all three points at Anfield thanks to goals from Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. Rob Edwards' visitors put in a spirited performance but remain winless in the Premier League.

There will be five minutes added on at the end of this one.

Nyoni is on for Florian Wirtz.

It's all Wolves at the moment, they are getting the ball forward quickly and into the box, putting Liverpool under pressure as we enter the final stages of this one.

Cody Gakpo is on for Hugo Ekitike.

Conor Bradley is brought down by Arias.

As long as the scoreline stays this way, Rob Edwards will believe his side can still get something from this. Wolves have actually had more possession in the last 10 minutes (55-45%) and are trying to get forward at every opportunity.

Arias is on for Mosquera.

Liverpool are pouring forward when they can in search of a third goal, Wolves on the other hand are trying to go longer and catch Liverpool out when high up the pitch. 15 minutes left and the next goal in this contest is huge.

The referee has blown for a free kick after Andre fouled Kerkez. Andre, who is on a yellow, also kicked out at Kerkez who was protecting the ball. He really needs to be careful.

Moller Wolfe, Tchatchoua and Strand Larsen are on for Hwang, Doherty and Bueno.

Liverpool try a clever corner, with Mac Allister rifling the pass to Wirtz on the edge of the box who curls his effort wide.

With Liverpool's penchant for blowing leads this season, that Wolves goal has injected some nervouness into Anfield. Arne Slot's side will be looking to get a third goal and calm down proceedings once more.

Andre is booked for a foul.

It's taken them until MD18, but Wolves have finally reached double figures for goals scored, with Bueno's effort Wolves' 10th of the season in the Premier League.

Wolves have one back! Santiago Bueno! Arokodare has his effort saved by Alisson but he pushes it to Santiago Bueno who fires home the rebound.

The ball is rolling at Anfield and Wolves have a mountain to climb.

Liverpool 2-0 Wolves

Arne Slot's side lead 2-0 at the break thanks to a quickfire double with goals coming from Gravenberch and Wirtz.