• LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Caoimhin Kelleher – 8: The 22-year-old made an important save from Podence’s chip in the first half and was sure-handed against the aerial threat. The Irishman has had a wonderful week. PA
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Caoimhin Kelleher – 8: The 22-year-old made an important save from Podence’s chip in the first half and was sure-handed against the aerial threat. The Irishman has had a wonderful week. PA
  • Neco Williams – 7: Unaffected by a second-minute yellow card that could have destabilised the 19-year-old. Replaced by Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes to go. Reuters
    Neco Williams – 7: Unaffected by a second-minute yellow card that could have destabilised the 19-year-old. Replaced by Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes to go. Reuters
  • Joel Matip – 8: Good in the air and ensured Williams always had support. The German grows in stature every game. Relished scoring into the Kop goal. AP
    Joel Matip – 8: Good in the air and ensured Williams always had support. The German grows in stature every game. Relished scoring into the Kop goal. AP
  • Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian’s partnership with Matip continues to develop. Sat down by Traore in the first half but it was a rare lapse. Reuters
    Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian’s partnership with Matip continues to develop. Sat down by Traore in the first half but it was a rare lapse. Reuters
  • Andy Robertson - 7: The Scot was troubled early by Traore but battled well. Was more dangerous going forward in the second period when Wolves began to tire. Getty
    Andy Robertson - 7: The Scot was troubled early by Traore but battled well. Was more dangerous going forward in the second period when Wolves began to tire. Getty
  • Jordan Henderson - 8: The captain worked diligently to protect the defence while controlling the tempo in midfield. Substituted for Keita with nine minutes left. Reuters
    Jordan Henderson - 8: The captain worked diligently to protect the defence while controlling the tempo in midfield. Substituted for Keita with nine minutes left. Reuters
  • Georginio Wijnaldum - 9: The Dutchman showed his full range of abilities. Covered lots of ground in midfield and scored a splendid goal to show how dangerous he can be going forward. AP
    Georginio Wijnaldum - 9: The Dutchman showed his full range of abilities. Covered lots of ground in midfield and scored a splendid goal to show how dangerous he can be going forward. AP
  • Curtis Jones - 7: The 19-year-old used the ball cleverly and showed a mature approach tactically. Does not waste the ball very often. PA
    Curtis Jones - 7: The 19-year-old used the ball cleverly and showed a mature approach tactically. Does not waste the ball very often. PA
  • Mohamed Salah – 8: The opening goal illustrated how much fear the Egyptian instils in defenders. Great cross for Matip’s goal, too. AP
    Mohamed Salah – 8: The opening goal illustrated how much fear the Egyptian instils in defenders. Great cross for Matip’s goal, too. AP
  • Roberto Firmino – 7: The Brazilian’s confidence is returning. The forward ran through his repertoire of nutmegs and scissor kicks. Withdrawn for Jota in the 73rd minute after an entertaining display. Getty
    Roberto Firmino – 7: The Brazilian’s confidence is returning. The forward ran through his repertoire of nutmegs and scissor kicks. Withdrawn for Jota in the 73rd minute after an entertaining display. Getty
  • Sadio Mane – 8: Another lively effort from the Senegalese. Semedo will quake with fear at the thought of the reverse fixture. EPA
    Sadio Mane – 8: Another lively effort from the Senegalese. Semedo will quake with fear at the thought of the reverse fixture. EPA
  • SUBS: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7: Replaced Williams in the 68th minute and slotted back with ease after returning from injury. His teasing cross forced Semedo into scoring an own goal. Getty
    SUBS: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7: Replaced Williams in the 68th minute and slotted back with ease after returning from injury. His teasing cross forced Semedo into scoring an own goal. Getty
  • Diogo Jota – 7: Given a run-out against his former club when Firmino was withdrawn with 17 minutes left. Produced a threatening cameo
    Diogo Jota – 7: Given a run-out against his former club when Firmino was withdrawn with 17 minutes left. Produced a threatening cameo
  • Naby Keita – 6: The Guinean needs more playing time after a series of injuries. Came on for Henderson for the final nine minutes and eased into the action. EPA
    Naby Keita – 6: The Guinean needs more playing time after a series of injuries. Came on for Henderson for the final nine minutes and eased into the action. EPA
  • WOLVES RATINGS: Rui Patricio - 5: The goalkeeper could do little to stop the Liverpool onslaught. Perhaps he could have done more to cut out the cross before the fourth goal. Getty
    WOLVES RATINGS: Rui Patricio - 5: The goalkeeper could do little to stop the Liverpool onslaught. Perhaps he could have done more to cut out the cross before the fourth goal. Getty
  • Nelson Semedo - 3: Will wake up shaking with fear at the thought of Mane. The own goal capped a woeful night for the right back. AP
    Nelson Semedo - 3: Will wake up shaking with fear at the thought of Mane. The own goal capped a woeful night for the right back. AP
  • Willy Boly - 4: The centre half was bamboozled by the movement of Liverpool’s front three. Never looked comfortable and always seemed a yard too slow. EPA
    Willy Boly - 4: The centre half was bamboozled by the movement of Liverpool’s front three. Never looked comfortable and always seemed a yard too slow. EPA
  • Conor Coady – 3: Dreadful night for the captain. The Scouser committed an awful error to gift the first goal to Salah. Tried to fool the referee to win a penalty with a preposterous dive. EPA
    Conor Coady – 3: Dreadful night for the captain. The Scouser committed an awful error to gift the first goal to Salah. Tried to fool the referee to win a penalty with a preposterous dive. EPA
  • Marcal – 4: Unable to contain Firmino. Not the worst Wolves defender but that is faint praise after a poor performance. PA
    Marcal – 4: Unable to contain Firmino. Not the worst Wolves defender but that is faint praise after a poor performance. PA
  • Leandro Dendoncker – 4: Outrun and outplayed by the Liverpool midfield. The Belgian’s effort was as poor as his technique. Disappointing. EPA
    Leandro Dendoncker – 4: Outrun and outplayed by the Liverpool midfield. The Belgian’s effort was as poor as his technique. Disappointing. EPA
  • Joao Moutinho – 5: Unable to influence the game despite working hard. The Portuguese showed for the ball but did little when in possession. Reuters
    Joao Moutinho – 5: Unable to influence the game despite working hard. The Portuguese showed for the ball but did little when in possession. Reuters
  • Ruben Neves – 4: Shrunk from the challenge. The midfielder was replaced by Fabio Silva in the 62nd minute after having little impact on the game. EPA
    Ruben Neves – 4: Shrunk from the challenge. The midfielder was replaced by Fabio Silva in the 62nd minute after having little impact on the game. EPA
  • Adama Traore – 6: Put a bit of pressure on Robertson but faded as the match went on. Did not use his pace to its best effect. AP
    Adama Traore – 6: Put a bit of pressure on Robertson but faded as the match went on. Did not use his pace to its best effect. AP
  • Pedro Neto – 4: Saw little of the ball and never disturbed the Liverpool back four. Taken off for Vitinha with nine minutes left. Reuters
    Pedro Neto – 4: Saw little of the ball and never disturbed the Liverpool back four. Taken off for Vitinha with nine minutes left. Reuters
  • Daniel Podence – 5: The winger had his team’s best moment when he attempted to chip Kelleher. Fluttered around the periphery of the game. Replaced by Ait-Nouriat after 71 minutes. EPA
    Daniel Podence – 5: The winger had his team’s best moment when he attempted to chip Kelleher. Fluttered around the periphery of the game. Replaced by Ait-Nouriat after 71 minutes. EPA
  • Fabio Silva – 4: Was on the pitch for 28 minutes when Neves was withdrawn. Anonymous and ineffective, albeit in difficult circumstances. AP
    Fabio Silva – 4: Was on the pitch for 28 minutes when Neves was withdrawn. Anonymous and ineffective, albeit in difficult circumstances. AP
  • Rayan Ait-Nouri - 4: On for Podence for the final 19 minutes. Managed to fire in a shot at the Liverpool goal. Vitinha – 4: The Portuguese entered the fray in the 81st minute and was unable to change the flow of the game in any way. PA
    Rayan Ait-Nouri - 4: On for Podence for the final 19 minutes. Managed to fire in a shot at the Liverpool goal. Vitinha – 4: The Portuguese entered the fray in the 81st minute and was unable to change the flow of the game in any way. PA

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Mohamed Salah 8, Georginio Wijnaldum 9; Conor Coady 3: Liverpool v Wolves player ratings

A thumping 4-0 win for the Premier League champions at Anfield

Tony Evans

December 07, 2020

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Mohamed Salah scored one and made another as Liverpool thrashed a hapless Wolves 4-0 in front of 2,000 fans in the Premier League.

The occasion marked a triumphant return to Anfield for Liverpool's supporters, who had to watch on TV due to the Covid-19 pandemic as their club secured a first league title since 1990.

The win over a lacklustre Wolves lifted Liverpool back up to second in the table on 24 points, behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.

Salah gave Liverpool the lead in the first half after Wolves defender Conor Coady misjudged a long ball from Jordan Henderson.

Georginio Wijnaldum added a second after the break when he curled a precise shot into the top-right corner from long range before Joel Matip's thumping header and Nelson Semedo's scrambled own goal completed the scoring.

Assessing the performances from Anfield, Tony Evans has provided his player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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