Florian Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal as Liverpool held on to beat Wolves 2-1 at a nervous Anfield.

Liverpool continued their steady Premier League momentum with a 2-1 victory over Wolves, a game shaped as much by emotion as by moments of attacking

But Wolves pulled a goal back a few minutes into the second half, which made the remainder of the game more nervy than it should have been. Substitute Conor Bradley made a superb block in the closing stages to prevent a Jhon Arias equaliser as Slot’s team continue to look susceptible at the back. Gregg Evans and James Pearce dissect the game.

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday in the Premier League, with Florian Wirtz scoring his first goal for the Reds.

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 host Wolves in the Premier League this afternoon and both teams have now confirmed their lineups for the clash at Anfield.Arne Slot's side will hope to continue their unbeaten run, having

Arsenal also needed an own goal and a spectacular save by keeper David Raya to preserve their lead as the halfway point in the Premier League season looms. The London side have 42 points from 18 games with City on 40.

In recent weeks, Florian Wirtz has shown more and more signs of his quality. At Tottenham last Saturday, he got his first Premier League assist in a 2-1 win and he was a class apart against Wolves. Wirtz signed in a deal worth £116m in June - and such a price tag comes with lofty expectations.