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.

WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers’ visit to Anfield will thankfully be televised live in the Republic of Ireland. While their performances are still somewhat patchy, Liverpool are unbeaten over their

Audio commentary on the official Liverpool FC app, LFCTV, or on BBC Radio 5 Live. Viewers outside of the UK will be able to watch the game, though. It will be shown on NBC Sports in the United States, JioHotstar in India and Stan Sport in Australia.