Liverpool restored their seven points lead over Arsenal after a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Sunday’s Premier League fixture.
The Reds went into the match needing to secure the three points after Arsenal beat Leicester City 2-0 on Saturday thanks to Mikel Merino’s brace.
Mohamed Salah continued his impressive scoring run as he doubled his side’s lead to take his tally to 23 league goals.
The Egyptian has now scored in six consecutive games for Arne Slot’s men.
Also, his strike against Wolves is his 101st in the Premier League at Anfield, leveled with Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.
Only Thierry Henry (114 at Highbury) and Sergio Agüero (106 at the Etihad Stadium) have more goals at a single venue in the competition’s history.
Liverpool’s early dominance paid off on 15 minutes as Diaz bundled the ball home.
The Reds were awarded a penalty which Salah dispatched to make it 2-0 on 38 minutes.
In the 67th minute Matheus Cunha reduced the deficit as the Brazilian received a pass, feinted a shot on the edge of the box and then curled in a lovely strike with his left foot.
