It was Liverpool’s 15th win in their last 17 games at Anfield, a 16th in their last 17 league matches against Wolves, a 17th consecutive outing at home in which they scored at least twice; multiple goals seem guaranteed in the price of the ticket, along with the probability Salah will get at least one, as he duly did.
The third member of the attacking trident, Jota, began a league game for the first time since October and had a series of efforts, with Sa required to display some agility to stop his fellow Portuguese from angling a shot in at his near post.
A first goal in 11 games came off his stomach, taking the ball past Jose Sa and over the line, following a swift break that involved all of the front three but which also required a little fortune.
In the second half, for the first time on record at Anfield in the league, Liverpool failed to register a shot of any kind.
You know that moment can have impact for the next game and the games that are coming up.” With trips to Aston Villa and Manchester City next, with the Wolves at the door, Liverpool needed to keep them out.
