Arne Slot believes win over Wolves could prove to be important for Liverpool

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the nervy 2-1 win over Wolves could be one of their most important victories of the season.

The home side were comfortable at half-time thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah but when Matheus Cunha pulled one back with 23 minutes remaining the Anfield anxiety levels went through the roof.

That was exacerbated by the concession of an equaliser in the eighth minute of added time in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park but Liverpool hung on to re-establish their seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Three points at Anfield