Liverpool have a fairly kind run of fixtures before they journey to Arsenal on Jan. 8, with a visit from Leeds United on New Year’s Day following the clash with Wolves. The Reds then travel to Fulham three days later, before their battle with the Gunners.

Liverpool return to Premier League action at Anfield with significant selection questions hanging over Arne Slot as Wolves arrive on Saturday afternoon. The Reds are juggling fitness concerns, suspensions and absences at a crucial point in the festive schedule, forcing a reshuffle that could shape both the starting XI and the tactical approach.

Liverpool's familiar difficulties in defending set pieces came up again on Saturday. Why are they struggling with it?

Preview the matchup between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Wolves boss Rob Edwards spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat by Liverpool: "It's frustrating. Liverpool can force you back and we weren't able to keep it on the transition. You can concede a goal and then to concede again after a minute is criminal.

Diogo Jota’s sons will be among the mascots when Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. It’s the first meeting between the Portugal international’s former clubs since he died in a car crash, along with his brother Andre Silva, in the Spanish province of Zamora in early July.