Liverpool returned atop the English Premier League standings following a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium as they continue their early push for this season’s title on Saturday.

The “Reds “, who entered the weekend at the summit, capitalised on dropped points by rivals Manchester City following their 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Goals from Ibrahima Konaté and Mo Salah secure the result for the former champs against a challenging Wolves team at home.

Konate opened the scoring in the first half extra time after rising highest in a crowded box to meet a Diogo Jota corner with a powerful header to give the Reds the lead going into the beak.

Following a 56th-minute equaliser by Wolves’ Rayan Aït-Nouri, Salah restored Liverpool’s advantage in the 61st minute with a composed finish from the penalty spot to make it 2-1 heading into the final half-hour.

That goal would, however, prove to be decisive as the score remained unchanged at the final whistle, confirming a crucial three points for Arne Slot’s men, who now return to the summit on 15 points, one above City in second.