Wolves head into Sunday’s clash against Liverpool live at Anfield with renewed confidence following back-to-back victories.
Meanwhile, the Reds have hit a stumbling block, failing to win their last two matches as Arne Slot navigates the demands of multiple competitions. This showdown presents an opportunity for Wolves to break a long-standing league hoodoo at Anfield.
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Team News and Selection Issues
Wolves will be without key attacking options Hee Chan Hwang and Jorgen Strand Larsen, both ruled out due to injury. Hwang’s hamstring issue, suffered during the FA Cup win over Blackburn, will sideline him for at least two weeks, while Larsen is back in training but not ready for selection. Vitor Pereira remains hopeful that the Norwegian will return for next weekend’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth.
Liverpool also have fitness concerns, with Cody Gakpo a doubt after picking up a knock in the midweek Merseyside derby against Everton. Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton remain sidelined due to injuries, while Curtis Jones is suspended following his red card against Everton. Additionally, manager Arne Slot faces uncertainty over whether he will be allowed on the touchline after his own red card post-match.
Lineups
Liverpool make two changes for today’s Premier League encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota come back into the Reds’ starting line-up, replacing Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo.
Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jota, Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold.
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Tsimikas, McConnell, Quansah, Bradley.
Wolves: Sa, Semedo, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Andre, J Gomes, Sarabia, Cunha, Guedes.
Subs: Bentley, Lima, Bueno, Djiga, Traore, Munetsi, Doyle, Bellegarde, Forbs.
Stat Pack: Key Numbers Ahead of the Clash
Goals:
- Matheus Cunha (Wolves) – 12
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 27
Assists:
- Goncalo Guedes (Wolves) – 5
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 19
Biggest Win This Season:
- Wolves: 3-0 vs. Leicester City (December 2024)
- Liverpool: 5-0 vs. West Ham United (December 2024)
Most Yellow Cards:
- Joao Gomes (Wolves) – 7
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) – 10
Clean Sheets:
- Jose Sa (Wolves) – 5
- Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – 9
After enduring four consecutive league defeats, Wolves have bounced back impressively, securing a 2-0 win over Aston Villa before comfortably dispatching Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup by the same scoreline. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Matheus Cunha were instrumental in the Villa victory, while Joao Gomes and Cunha struck in the cup triumph. These results have lifted the Old Gold’s morale ahead of this difficult test at Anfield.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have shown signs of fatigue as Slot juggles Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup duties. While they have managed wins over Bournemouth and Tottenham, the Reds have won just two of their last five matches. A rotated lineup suffered a 1-0 defeat at PSV, followed by a shocking loss to Plymouth Argyle. Their most recent result—a 2-2 draw at Everton—saw them drop further points in the title race.
Can Wolves End Their Anfield Woes?
Wolves have historically struggled at Anfield, with their only Premier League victory at the ground in the last 41 years coming in 2010, when Stephen Ward’s goal secured a 1-0 win. While they have enjoyed FA Cup success at the stadium, their recent league visits have ended in defeat. Seven consecutive league losses at Anfield underline the scale of the challenge facing Pereira’s men.
That said, Liverpool’s recent defensive vulnerabilities could provide Wolves with a rare opportunity to claim points at the iconic stadium. With Cunha in strong goal-scoring form and the team displaying renewed defensive solidity, the Old Gold will aim to defy history and frustrate the Reds on Sunday.
Will Wolves take advantage of Liverpool’s dip in form, or will Anfield remain a fortress for the Reds? Share your predictions!
