Santiago Bueno converted from a corner shortly after the break to set up a tense second half for Liverpool as Wolves sought to end their 11-match losing run, but the Reds anxiously battled their way to three crucial points and a fourth straight victory in all competitions.

Liverpool almost threw away a 2-0 lead as they battled to a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday, with Arne Slot ’s side climbing to fourth in the Premier League table. The Reds appeared to be out of sight at half-time after taking a two-goal lead into the break, but were put under huge pressure by the visitors in the latter stages of the match.

Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest winless start to a Premier League season following their latest defeat.

Diogo Jota’s sons will be among the mascots when Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. It’s the first meeting between the Portugal international’s former clubs since he died in a car crash, along with his brother Andre Silva, in the Spanish province of Zamora in early July.