Salah penalty lifts Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool responded to its midweek draw with Everton by beating Wolves 2-1 to restore its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Four days after James Tarkowski's 98th-minute volley denied it victory in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, Arne Slot's league leader was not much more comfortable at Anfield.
Things started well enough for the Reds as Luis Diaz bundled in a 15th-minute opener, reacting quickest after Toti Gomes made a mess of his clearance.
Diaz then broke in behind and was tripped by Jose Sa to win a 37th-minute penalty, which Mohamed Salah coolly converted into the roof of the net.
Wolves refused to go away quietly as Marshall Munetsi drew a one-on-one save from Alisson, while Liverpool had a second penalty overturned when a VAR review found Emmanuel Agbadou had not made contact with Diogo Jota with a sliding challenge.
Having threatened on the counter throughout, Wolves ensured a nervy finish when Matheus Cunha curled a spectacular finish beyond Alisson from range, but they were just unable to find a late equaliser.
While the Reds extend their advantage over title rivals Arsenal, Wolves stay 17th, two points clear of Ipswich Town and Leicester City in the relegation zone.
