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Liverpool avoided a scare to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 and climb to the top of the Premier League standings, above title rivals Manchester City.
After Manchester City dropped points against Newcastle and Arsenal needed a late rally to defeat Leicester City, Liverpool needed to take advantage.
Wolves started brightly with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde squandering an early chance to break the deadlock and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker denying Nélson Semedo's cross and Matheus Cunha's curling effort.
Just before halftime, Andrew Robertson's pinpoint pass found Dominik Szoboszlai, only for Sam Johnstone in the Wolves goal to make a stunning save.
Arne Slot's men finally broke the deadlock through Ibrahima Konaté in the 40th minute as he headed Diogo Jota's cross past Johnstone for his first Premier League goal.
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After the break, Mario Lemina's mistake allowed Mohamed Salah a clear chance, but the Egyptian fired wide. Wolves struggled to mount a comeback until Konaté's error let in Jorgen Strand Larsen, leading to Rayan Aït-Nouri's equaliser.
The celebrations were short-lived, as Semedo gave away a penalty and Salah stepped up to win the game for the Reds and send them above Manchester City.
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