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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter at Anfield

Florian Wirtz nets first Liverpool goal to edge out Wolves on emotional day

Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring Liverpool’s second goal against Wolves
Florian Wirtz shows his delight after doubling Liverpool’s lead at Anfield. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images

Liverpool and Wolves united in a moving tribute to Diogo Jota on the day Florian Wirtz finally scored the first goal of his slow-burning Anfield career. The lasting impression, however, was Liverpool’s relief at holding off a team that has endured more defeats in the first half of a season than any other in Premier League history.

“I’ve just said to the lads that I’m getting fed up with this,” said Rob Edwards, the Wolves manager. Edwards has been in charge for seven games, but deflation was understandable.

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