Liverpool take on Wolves in the Premier League today with the aim of maintaining their lead at the top of the table. The Reds came into the weekend with a seven-point lead over Arsenal and victory at Anfield today would keep them on course for a first league title under Arne Slot.
The hosts come into the match on the back of a fiery Merseyside derby which saw James Tarkowski equalise late in stoppage time and four red cards issued after the final whistle. Slot and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff were both dismissed for arguing with the match officials. Liverpool took a point from the match but will hope to add another three to their tally against the midlands club today.
Wolves need points of their own as they sit precariously close to the relegation zone. Before yesterday’s fixtures, Vitor Pereira’s side were just two points above the bottom three but they have managed back-to-back wins after beating Aston Villa in the league and Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup. Could they make it three in a row against Liverpool?
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
When is Liverpool vs Wolves?
The match kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 16 February at Anfield, Liverpool.
How can I watch the match?
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 1pm. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription.
Confirmed line-ups
Liverpool XI: : Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Tsimikas, McConnell, Quansah, Bradley
Wolves XI: Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, J.Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Cunha, Guedes
Subs: Bentley, Bueno, Munetsi, Traore, Doyle, Forbs, Bellegarde, Djiga, Lima
Team news
Arne Slot has switched out two players from the Liverpool team that lined-up against Everton. Trent Alexander-Arnold returns at right-back ahead of Conor Bradley while Diogo Jota slots in for the injured Cody Gakpo who misses out on a place in the squad.
Vitor Pereira makes five changes to the Wolves team that defeated Blackburn last time out. Jose Sa, Matt Doherty, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Andre and Pablo Sarabia all return with Sam Johnstone, Santiago Bueno, Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Hwang Hee-Chan dropping out.
Odds
Liverpool win - 1/8
Draw - 9/2
Wolves win - 11/1
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Prediction
Liverpool should bounce back from the last-minute heartbreak of dropping points in the Merseyside derby. With this match coming just a few days after that 2-2 the Reds will want to impose themselves on the game and ensure they come away from Anfield with victory.
Wolves will find it difficult to stick with them and they’ll need to keep Mo Salah quiet if they have any chance of springing a shock result.
Liverpool 2-0 Wolves.
