EPL: Liverpool Edge Wolves to Regain Premier League Lead

Salah's Penalty Seals Liverpool's 2-1 Victory at Molineux

Salah converted a penalty after Nelson Semedo fouled Jota...

Mohamed Salah's spot kick secured Liverpool's 2-1 win at Wolves, sending the Reds back above Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League.

Liverpool regained their spot at the top of the Premier League table with a gritty 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux. The victory marked the Reds' fifth win from six matches, with Mohamed Salah's penalty proving decisive.

Wolves started enthusiastically but struggled to capitalize on their early momentum. Liverpool gradually took control, with Ibrahima Konate heading in Diogo Jota's cross in first-half injury time. Sam Johnstone could have done better on the goal.

After the break, Salah missed a golden opportunity, but Wolves equalized through Rayan Ait-Nouri's close-range strike. However, Liverpool responded swiftly, as Salah converted a penalty after Nelson Semedo fouled Jota.

The win cemented Liverpool's position atop the Premier League, above Manchester City and Arsenal. New manager Arne Slot's side has shown resilience, recovering from setbacks and demonstrating the winning habit.

Match Highlights:

• Konate's First League Goal: Headed in Jota's cross in first-half injury time
• Ait-Nouri's Equalizer: Fired in from close range after Larsen robbed Konate
• Salah's Decisive Penalty: Converted spot kick after Semedo fouled Jota