Liverpool went four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 2-0 win away at Wolves.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring midway through the first half when he neatly converted Fabinhos cutback.
Liverpool were far from their slick best during the first half at Molineux and were grateful for their goal advantage as they made their way in for the interval.
Wolves deployed a front two in Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore but Liverpool acclimatised to their threat in the second half.
Liverpool had numerous chances to double their lead through Salah and Sadio Mane but the Egyptian turned provider to settle the game.
Salah clipped a cute ball over Wolves defence after theyd cleared a corner and Van Dijk was on hand to tap-in.
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The victory puts Liverpool four points clear at the top and Manchester City take on Crystal Palace at home on Saturday in their game in hand.
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Liverpool have only conceded seven goals so far this term and the Reds win means theyll be top of the tree on Christmas Day.
However, the previous two occasions in which Liverpool have been top on December 25th has seen the Reds lose out in May.
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Liverpool went four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a 2-0 win away at Wolves.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring midway through the first half when he neatly converted Fabinhos cutback.
Liverpool were far from their slick best during the first half at Molineux and were grateful for their goal advantage as they made their way in for the interval.
Wolves deployed a front two in Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore but Liverpool acclimatised to their threat in the second half.
Liverpool had numerous chances to double their lead through Salah and Sadio Mane but the Egyptian turned provider to settle the game.
Salah clipped a cute ball over Wolves defence after theyd cleared a corner and Van Dijk was on hand to tap-in.
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The victory puts Liverpool four points clear at the top and Manchester City take on Crystal Palace at home on Saturday in their game in hand.
More: Liverpool FC
Liverpool have only conceded seven goals so far this term and the Reds win means theyll be top of the tree on Christmas Day.
However, the previous two occasions in which Liverpool have been top on December 25th has seen the Reds lose out in May.
MORE: Real Madrid clear way for Manchester United to appoint Mauricio Pochettino
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