Comments and predictions for Liverpool vs Wolverhampton: Consolidating the top position
The match between Liverpool vs Wolverhampton in the English Premier League takes place at 9:00 p.m. on February 16. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Liverpool vs Wolverhampton squad information
Slot has not been immediately sanctioned and has until Wednesday to respond to the FA's complaint. Curtis Jones, on the other hand, is certain to miss out following his red card in the fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The midfielder could be one of four Liverpool players who will miss Wolves' trip to Anfield. Tyler Morton (shoulder injury) and Joe Gomez (hamstring problem) are not ready to return, while Slot confirmed on Friday that Cody Gakpo's availability remains a doubt after he picked up an injury against Everton.
If Gakpo is unavailable, Darwin Nunez or former Wolves man Diogo Jota could take up the mantle. Jota scored 44 goals for the visitors on Sunday, but has only found the net once since joining Liverpool.
For Wolves, the FA Cup win over Blackburn came with the consequence of Hwang Hee-chan suffering a hamstring injury, and the South Korean is expected to be out for around two to three games.
Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is also unlikely to recover in time due to a muscle injury, so Matheus Cunha will most likely keep the top position in attack, receiving support from Goncalo Guedes and Pablo Sarabia.
Boubacar Traore's fitness to play after being sidelined remains uncertain, while long-term sufferers Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera and Leon Chiwome are all ruled out.
Latest Liverpool vs Wolverhampton expected lineup
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Wolverhampton Wanderers:
Sa; Agbadou, Toti, Bueno; Semedo, Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Guedes; Cunha
Latest football commentary Liverpool vs Wolverhampton
There could not have been a more fitting end to the final chapter of the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. From the return of David Moyes to the goal-laden return to the dugout, to the post-match controversy, the final meeting between Everton and Liverpool at the Toffees' historic home had every element of drama on display.
Arne Slot's side looked moments away from extending their lead to nine points at the top of the Premier League. But then defender James Tarkowski ignited Merseyside's passion with a stunning long-range strike in the 98th minute, a goal that was ruled out by VAR for both offside and foul play.
Tensions were running high when Curtis Jones and Slot were both shown red cards after the final whistle - Jones for confronting Abdoulaye Doucoure after celebrating in front of the visitors' stands, and Slot was sent off for arguing with referee Michael Oliver. The Dutchman will still be in the dugout on Sunday, though, as he awaits a decision from the FA.
Despite missing out on a chance to almost decide the title race, Liverpool still maintain a seven-point lead over Arsenal. If the Gunners beat Leicester on Saturday, the gap will be reduced to four points. However, Anfield remains a stronghold, with the Reds winning all four of their last home games, scoring four goals in three of those matches.
Wolves have also been in impressive scoring form, beating Aston Villa and Blackburn by the same scoreline 2-0 this month. The controversial win over Villa gave Wolves the advantage in the relegation battle, and they continued their fine form by finding the net twice in quick succession at Ewood Park, thanks to goals from Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha.
Wolves are now looking for a third successive win in all competitions - something they haven't done since February 2024. However, their 17th-placed position remains precarious, and if Leicester pull off a surprise against Arsenal, Wolves could find themselves in the relegation zone ahead of their clash with Liverpool.
Away form remains a problem for Wolves, with just one point from their last three Premier League trips and just two clean sheets since the start of 2024.
Despite causing Liverpool plenty of trouble in the first leg in September, Wolves still suffered a 2-1 defeat. History is not on the visitors' side either, as they have not won at Anfield in the Premier League since Mick McCarthy led the team to a 1-0 win in 2010.
Latest Liverpool vs Wolverhampton score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Liverpool vs Wolverhamptonas follows:
- Sportsmole:Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton
- WhoScore:Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton
- Our newspaper predicts:Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton
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