Origi tames Wolves to send Liverpool top of Premier League

The much-maligned Belgian came off the bench to strike with seconds remaining to ensure the Reds did not rue a host of missed chances at Molineux. Chelsea’s defeat to West Ham earlier on Saturday handed Jurgen Klopp’s men the chance to move ahead of the European champions. Origi’s low finish from Mohamed Salah’s cut-back moves Liverpool a point clear of the Blues and two ahead of Manchester City, who face Watford later on Saturday.

Liverpool had scored four goals in each of their last three league games and two or more in 18 straight games, but saw that run come to an end due to a rare off day with their finishing. Trent Alexander-Arnold volleyed over before Diogo Jota headed over the first of his big chances to score against his former club.

Salah was denied a simple tap in for his 20th goal in as many games by a miraculous last-ditch challenge from Romain Saiss to divert Andy Robertson’s cross to safety. The chances continued to come and go for Liverpool after the break, but none were bigger than the one presented to Jota midway through the half.