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Liverpool climb to Premier League peak with 2-1 win over Wolves
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Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table following Saturday’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux.
The visitors took control on the stroke of half-time through Ibrahima Konate’s third goal contribution in as many games as the Frenchman’s headed effort proved too powerful for Sam Johnstone between the sticks.
Konate had previously scored in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League last Tuesday and assisted Luis Diaz’s opener against Bournemouth on Sunday.
The centre-back reversed his earlier glory shortly after the restart when falling asleep on the ball and allowing Jorgen Strand Larsen to set up Rayan Ait-Nouri for a Wolves equaliser.
It wasn’t long before the Reds were back in front as Nelson Semedo’s clumsy challenge on Diogo Jota awarded the visitors a penalty, to which Mohamed Salah duly obliged and added his fourth league goal of the season.
In what could be the Egyptian’s final season in England before he closes out his career in Saudi Arabia, he’s going out in style as it stands with eight goal contributions in six outings.
Once again in the Arne Slot era, Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with an important three points to capitalise on Manchester City’s draw with Newcastle.
Liverpool restore their lead moments after conceding as Mo Salah converts from the spot 🎯 pic.twitter.com/6RAhjldU7Q
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 28, 2024
Liverpool remain third-favourites in outright Premier League market
According to the best football betting sites, Liverpool are priced at 5/1 to win the league this season behind market leaders Arsenal (5/4) and current holders Manchester City (2/1).
For rival fans who were expecting the Merseyside outfit to endure a turbulent transition period following longtime boss Jurgen Klopp‘s exit, they have been handed the complete opposite.
Slot’s men have now won four on the bounce in all competitions and picked up 15 points from a possible 18 in the league after Gameweek 6 – their only defeat coming at the hands of Nottingham Forest.