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Wolves vs Liverpool

An in-form Wolves side welcome top of the table Liverpool to Molineux on Friday evening, as the hosts look to end the Reds' undefeated run.

Wolves come into this one off the back of three successive wins in the Premier League, but face perhaps their toughest challenge yet in the league.

Liverpool beat their arch-rivals Manchester United 3-1 last Sunday, which meant they regained top spot of the Premier League.

 

Team News

Wolves forward Diogo Jota is a major doubt for the home side after he injured his hamstring in last weekend's win against Bournemouth.

James Milner is set to come back into the side, and is expected to replace Nathaniel Clyne, who started against United.

Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined for the Reds, with a foot injury he picked up in Liverpool's 1-0 win against Napoli in the Champions League.

Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are both long-term absentees for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

 

The Managers

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted he is "proud" of the way his players have got out of a "bad moment".

"It makes you proud that when you have a bad moment and you get out of it, the way we did it, credit to the players - we solved it," Espirito Santo said.

"It doesn't mean it can't happen again, but we are ready. They (Liverpool) are top of the league, it says we're going to face one of the best teams in Europe. We look forward to it."

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was very complimentary regarding Friday's opponents, describing them as "really impressive".

"Wolves, an outstanding project, with the way they play," Klopp said. "I saw their game against City and the way they defended as a team was really impressive.

"It's a job to do. Then Newcastle, Arsenal and then City. Exciting times."

 

Match Stats

- Wolves have beaten Liverpool in two out of their last five meetings, with both wins coming at Anfield - most recently, their FA Cup fourth round win last year.

- However, their last win at Molineux against the Reds is way back in 1981.

- None of Wolves' last 20 Premier League goals have been scored by an English player, with the most recent being netted by Matt Jarvis in 2012.

- Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in 10 goals in eight league appearances against newly-promoted sides.

- The Reds have won their previous five games in all competitions.

 

Betting Odds

- Wolves: 6/1

- Draw: 3/1

- Liverpool: 4/7

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