Liverpool was able to get a win over the Wolves in the match that took place on Boxing Day. The win was mainly due to the contributions of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. They helped to ensure that the win for Liverpool was befitting as a Christmas gift for their club.

The team that opposed them, Wolverhampton Wanderers, had been on a winning run of three matches and the first half of the match was favorable for them as well till Van Dijk was able to guide in a second goal. It had been a black night in Black Country with unrelenting rain and the home side was confident as well. Klopp is aware that any team that makes it to the top by Christmas would remain in an advantageous position for the rest of the season. After the match, it was evident that the clever finish by Salah gave the much-awaited win for Liverpool.