It did not feel like bottom v top as Wolves succumbed to Liverpool. There was not a stark difference between the teams but, unsurprisingly, those now sitting at the summit possessed the greater quality in the critical moments as Liverpool showed they could win without playing well, a trait any team challenging for the title require.

Rayan Aït-Nouri cancelled out Ibrahima Konaté’s opener, only for Liverpool to win a penalty in the immediate aftermath of the equaliser. From the spot, Mohamed Salah hit his fifth goal of the season to earn the points, even though his side failed to reach the levels Arne Slot expects.