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Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE - score, Diogo Jota tributes, Federico Chiesa starts, commentary stream

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Once the game kicks off though it will be all about securing the three points for Liverpool against the Premier League's bottom side, who arrive on Merseyside having picked up just two points all season. He has had to wait a LONG time for this opportunity!14:55Paul GorstHe's a lad from PortugalThe 'Diogo Jota song' - Creedence Clearwater Revival's Bad Moon Rising - has just been played over the system here at Anfield just moments after confirmation of Dinis and Duarte's appearance as mascots.



But the beautiful thing is: both versions of him shared the same qualities."Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool vs Wolves14:24Ian DoyleTremendous factoidsLiverpool will be favourites to win because Wolves, well, only have two points all season.The Reds have also won 21 of their last 23 league games against the Midlanders at Anfield.And of Liverpool’s last 54 league games played during the month of December they have lost just once – 1-0 at Leicester in 2021. 13:54Paul GorstChiesa's time is nowSo a first Premier League start of the season then for Federico Chiesa.

Has to be Chiesa, yes?13:22Ian DoyleWelcome very muchA very slightly chilly welcome to the latest game in Liverpool's season.Yes, it's Wolves and it's the Premier League.And for obvious reasons, this is going to be a very emotional occasion.Three points are ultimately still the aim for the Reds, though.Let's do this!13:17Theo SquiresChiesa's chance?Could we see Federico Chiesa make his first ever Premier League start at Anfield this afternoon?Given Liverpool's lengthy list of absentees, and the fact it's struggling Wolves who are today's opponents, he must fancy his chances!The Italian has impressed when turned to off the bench this season, but has remained limited to a bit-part role.If Arne Slot doesn't fancy him today, you wonder when the forward will ever get a look in.13:12Paul GorstBlood RedFancy some pre-match reading? It's sure to be an emotional day as Diogo Jota's two former clubs meet for the first time since his unimaginably tragic passing with his brother in early July.