Liverpool are beginning to rediscover their winning rhythm. On Saturday, Arne Slot’s men secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves at Anfield — their third consecutive win and a result that stretches their unbeaten Premier League run to six matches.
The afternoon began with a poignant tribute to Diogo Jota, commemorating his contributions to both clubs. Jota’s children, Dinis and Duarte, led the teams out as mascots, a touching nod to their father’s legacy.
Diogo Jota’s family members, including two of his children Dinis and Duarte, are mascots for @LFC’s match against @Wolves ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bTkphT934W
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 27, 2025
Breaking the Deadlock
For much of the first half, Wolves offered a familiar frustration, sitting deep in a compact low block that dared Liverpool to find a gap. Slot’s side, however, refused to panicking. Their reward arrived in the 41st minute via a move of Premier League pedigree.
Jeremie Frimpong, a constant menace on the flank, reached the by-line before pulling a precise ball back for Ryan Gravenberch. The midfielder swept the ball home with composure, celebrating with a “crocodile” gesture—a direct homage to his teammate Jota.
The momentum shifted into a blitz. Just 90 seconds later, Anfield erupted again as Florian Wirtz marked his arrival in English football. Slid through by Hugo Ekitike, the German international showed exactly why he was the summer’s marquee signing, slotting past Jose Sa for his first Premier League goal.
Ekitike 🔗 Wirtz pic.twitter.com/KQudX8BkjB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2025
The Set-Piece Achilles’ Heel
Despite the two-goal cushion, Liverpool’s old ghosts returned to haunt them early in the second half. At the 52nd minute, a lapse in concentration during a set-piece allowed Wolves back into the contest. Tolu Arokodare’s initial header was parried by Alisson, but only as far as Santiago Bueno, who thumped the rebound into the net.
It was the 12th goal Liverpool have conceded from a set-piece this season—a statistical anomaly that Slot will be desperate to address if his side is to sustain a title charge. The final 25 minutes were far from comfortable, characterized by a “shaky” defensive line, but Liverpool ultimately held firm to secure their third consecutive victory.
🔴 @LFC are rediscovering their form pic.twitter.com/oDcAsr0O9d
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 27, 2025
Speaking after the match, Florian Wirtz reflected on his milestone goal and the team’s late-game dip in intensity:
“It was a beautiful feeling on the pitch with the fans. I was confident the goal would come eventually, but I wanted it to happen sooner. We played a brilliant first half; every time we lost the ball, we won it back immediately.
However, we made the last 25 minutes difficult for ourselves. To be honest, I cannot explain why. We have to address this in training because we have to change it.”
Liverpool are now unbeaten in six Premier League outings, taking 12 points from a possible 18. Liverpool are quietly building momentum. The question now: are they finally finding consistency under Arne Slot?
