Mohamed Salah’s penalty secures victory and propels the Reds to the top of the Premier League.

**Salah’s Spot-Kick Seals Victory for Liverpool Against Struggling Wolves**

In a tense encounter at Molineux, Mohamed Salah emerged as the hero for Liverpool, netting the decisive penalty in a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. This win propels the Reds to the summit of the Premier League table, leaving them a point clear of both Manchester City and Arsenal.

Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, started the match sluggishly, struggling to find their rhythm against a Wolves side desperate for points. However, the breakthrough came just before the half-time whistle. Ibrahima Konate, making his mark in the English top-flight, headed home his first goal from a well-placed left-wing cross by Diogo Jota, sending the travelling fans into raptures.

The second half saw Wolves, who have been struggling at the bottom of the table, find an unexpected equaliser. Rayan Ait-Nouri capitalised on a mix-up between Konate and goalkeeper Alisson, slotting the ball home to level the scores at 1-1.

But Liverpool responded almost immediately. Just minutes later, Salah was brought down in the box, and he confidently converted the resulting penalty, marking his fifth goal of the season. The Egyptian’s coolness under pressure proved crucial as the Reds regained their lead.

Despite their efforts, Wolves remain firmly anchored at the bottom of the Premier League, with a mere single point from six matches. The search for their first win continues as they prepare for a trip to Brentford.

Looking ahead, Liverpool will shift their focus to European competition, with a UEFA Champions League clash against Bologna on the horizon. Following that, they will face Crystal Palace next Saturday, a match that will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

As the season progresses, Liverpool’s title ambitions are becoming increasingly evident, while Wolves will be hoping to turn their fortunes around sooner rather than later.