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Liverpool is set to take on Wolves in this evening's late match at Molineux Stadium. Arne Slot's team aims to maintain their position close to the top of the Premier League standings.

The Reds achieved a solid victory over Bournemouth in their most recent match, bouncing back from a 1-0 defeat against Forest by netting three goals against their rivals, with Luis Diaz contributing two of those goals.

In last week's Midlands derby, Wolves started strong against Aston Villa, taking the lead, but ultimately fell 3-1 after late goals from Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran. Under Gary O’Neil, the team finds itself at the bottom of the league, with only one point and 14 goals allowed so far. They are now hoping to secure their first victory of the season in what promises to be a challenging match against Slot’s emerging Liverpool squad.

Keep track of the score and all the happenings from the Premier League game below.

The home team has suffered more defeats in the Premier League against Liverpool than against any other team, with a total of 16 losses.

Wolves have struggled against the Reds in the league, winning just once in their last 15 encounters. The only victory came with a 3-0 win at home in February 2023.

Gary O'Neil's team has yet to secure a win in the league this season, recording one draw and four losses. They have only experienced longer winless streaks at the beginning of a Premier League season in 2003/04 (seven matches) and 2019/20 (six matches).

Wolves currently hold the record for the longest streak in the Premier League without securing a clean sheet, having allowed at least one goal in their last 17 league games.

Since the beginning of the previous season, Matheus Cunha has been the most influential player for Wolves in the Premier League, contributing to 21 goals—scoring 14 and providing 7 assists.

Chris Wilson, on September 28, 2024, at 5:15 PM.

Liverpool has secured victories in five out of their last six Premier League matches, managing to prevent the opposition from scoring in each of those wins.

Moreover, the Reds have successfully prevented opponents from scoring in 65 percent of their Premier League matches against Wolves.

Arne Slot's team has allowed the least number of goals in the Premier League this season, with only one goal conceded. In contrast, Wolves have let in the most, with a total of 14 goals.

Trent Alexander-Arnold provided an assist during the match against Bournemouth last weekend, bringing his total to 59 in the Premier League. This achievement places him on par with his teammate Andrew Robertson for the highest number of assists by a defender in the league's history.

Luis Díaz has contributed to six goals in his last four matches in the Premier League, netting five and providing one assist. He has scored two goals in two of his last three games with the Reds.

Chris Wilson posted on September 28, 2024, at 5:08 PM.

As we near the last game of the day, let's take a look at the other outcomes from across the Premier League.

Newcastle drew 1-1 with Manchester City.

Arsenal triumphed over Leicester City with a final score of 4-2.

Brentford and West Ham played to a 1-1 draw.

Everton Triumphs 2-1 Over Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest faced off against Fulham, with the final score being 0-1 in favor of Fulham.

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Wolves Vs. Liverpool: Head-to-Head Stats

Liverpool and Wolves have faced each other 116 times since their first encounter in September 1894. Out of these matches, Liverpool has emerged victorious 61 times, while Wolves has claimed 37 wins. The remaining 18 games ended in a tie.

Last season, the Reds triumphed in both encounters, starting with a 3-1 win at Molineux in September 2023, followed by a 2-0 victory at Anfield on the last day of the season.

Chris Wilson September 28, 2024, 4:50 PM

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Europe's Toughest Full-Back?

It may look like Arne Slot is singling out Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Liverpool locker room, but that's not the case. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The right-back made an unusual request: he wanted his coach to critique him, even in front of his fellow players. He asked Slot to point out every instance when an attacker got the better of him and to label it unacceptable. This tough-love strategy is aimed at helping him improve. Alexander-Arnold believes that Slot, known for his focus on details and success in developing talent, is the right person to assist him in this process.

It's easy to see why so much attention is given to their relationship. Alexander-Arnold stands out as one of the major successes of Jurgen Klopp's coaching. Initially, Klopp chose not to sign a right-back because he had faith in a young talent already in the squad. Then, Alexander-Arnold evolved into a remarkable playmaker, changing the way Liverpool approached their tactics by having full-backs push forward more than the midfielders. Lastly, he took on the role of vice-captain, contributing by moving into central midfield positions.

People noticed that Slot replaced Alexander-Arnold in all of his initial three matches and that the 25-year-old was displeased about being subbed off during the game against Brentford. There's some worry surrounding the fact that Alexander-Arnold is in the final year of his contract at Anfield. While there has been speculation about a potential free transfer last summer, Alexander-Arnold has expressed his own goal: to become the toughest defender to face in Europe.

Chris Wilson, September 28, 2024, 4:40 PM

Carragher's New Liverpool Title Race Prediction

That win has brought them to a total of 12 points after only five matches, with Callum Hudson-Odoi's incredible goal for Forest being the sole goal they've allowed in the league this season. Slot has swiftly made his mark on the team in the time following Jurgen Klopp's departure.

Even though Liverpool has had a solid beginning to the season, Reds legend and current Sky Sports commentator Carragher acknowledges that Arsenal and Manchester City remain the top contenders for the title ahead of Slot's team.

"I believe it will resemble last season, with Liverpool being a bit behind these two teams," Carragher remarked on the Gary Neville Podcast. "By next season, they could be making significant progress and perhaps aiming for the top, especially when the manager has a full understanding of his team."

Chris Wilson, September 28, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

Arne Slot has altered the lineup by making two adjustments following last week's convincing 3-0 win against Bournemouth.

Alisson takes over the goalkeeping duties from Kelleher, and in the forward line, Darwin Nunez moves to the sidelines to make way for Diogo Jota.

Chris Wilson, on September 28, 2024, at 4:26 PM

Wolves have made two adjustments to their lineup following their defeat in the Midlands derby last weekend. Both changes are in the defense: Santiago Bueno steps in for the injured Mosquera, and Toti Gomes takes over for Craig Dawson.

Chris Wilson, September 28, 2024, 4:21 PM

Wolves lineup: Johnstone; Semedo, Bueno, Toti, Ait-Nouri; Andre, Gomes, Lemina; Bellegarde, Cunha, Stand Larsen.

Substitutes: Sa, Doherty, Hwang, Gomes, Forbs, Doyle, Sarabia, Guedes, Pond.

Liverpool Starting XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Jota, Diaz.

Substitutes: Kelleher, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley.

Chris Wilson, September 28, 2024, 4:18 PM

The line-ups will be announced shortly...

Chris Wilson, September 28, 2024, at 4:12 PM