Hugo Ekitike looks to continue his hot streak as Liverpool host Wolves in a Premier League festive fixture on the Saturday after Christmas.

Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Wirtz scores first goal - Reds beat Wolves in an emotional afternoon on Merseyside

Liverpool host Wolves in the Premier League this afternoon and both teams have now confirmed their lineups for the clash at Anfield. Arne Slot's side will hope to continue their unbeaten run, having turned things around this month after a dismal end to November.

Liverpool return to Anfield looking to extend their recent unbeaten run, facing a struggling Wolves in a 10:00 AM ET kickoff. With the Reds pushing to climb higher up the table and Wolves fighting to halt a brutal losing streak, this matchup sets the stage ...

Some 90 seconds later, Wirtz - finding the back of the net for the first time in a competitive match since his arrival on Merseyside - prodded home past Jose Sa after collecting a through ball from the in-form Hugo Ekitike, sending Liverpool into the break with what looked to be a comfortable advantage.

But Wolves pulled a goal back a few minutes into the second half, which made the remainder of the game more nervy than it should have been. Substitute Conor Bradley made a superb block in the closing stages to prevent a Jhon Arias equaliser as Slot’s team continue to look susceptible at the back. Gregg Evans and James Pearce dissect the game.