Florian Wirtz scores his first Liverpool goal as they hold out to beat Wolves on an emotional afternoon at Anfield as Diogo Jota is remembered by both sets of fans.

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to climb into the top four in the table and condemn Wolves to an unwanted record for the longest winless start in Premier League history with 18 games.

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Florian Wirtz finally scored his first goal for Liverpool as he orchestrated what turned into a less-than-comfortable 2-1 Premier League win over bottom side Wolves.

The second half commences with no changes for the Reds. Though they left the pitch with the momentum, it’s Wolves that come back with it. After earning a corner, Alisson blocks the first shot on goal, but the rebound is converted by Bueno to halve the Liverpool lead. No bueno from the Liverpool defense there.

Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers both paid tribute to their former player, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July 2025 after a car crash, when the two met for their Premier League fixture on the weekend. The late forward's wife, Rute Cardoso, has now spoken out.

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According to numerous reports including Paul Joyce of The Times, Jota’s sons Dinis and Duarte will be accompanying the matchday mascots out onto the field to mark the occasion. In head coach Arne Slot’s programme notes for the game, he had some poignant words about the match and what it means to both teams: