Liverpool player ratings: five score 7/10 but one player gets 4/10 in Wolves victory - gallery

Andrew Robertson of Liverpool celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at Molineux on September 16, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Liverpool maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

The Reds had to battle from behind as second-half goals from Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson and a Hugo Bueno own goal ensured a fourth win in five matches so far. Jurgen Klopp’s side might not have been at their best yet displayed the battling qualities - and not for the first time this campaign - that are paramount to a side that has designs on challenging for silverware.

Just like this meeting in February, Liverpool made a horrendous start and found themselves behind in the seventh minute. Pedro Neto slalomed his way into the Liverpool box and pulled a cross back for Hee-Chan Hwang to fire home.

Little chance with the opening goal. Didn’t have to make a save of note for the remainder of the first half but that was down to poor Wolves finishing. Hardly called into action after the breaj, (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Diogo Jota had a chance to get the Reds level in the 13th minute but crashed over the bar. But on 34 minutes, the visitors should have found themselves two goals behind when that man Neto skipped past Joe Gomez and picked out Matheus Cunha six yards from goal but he got his header all wrong and Liverpool survived.

The Reds could have gone into half-time level when Wolves keeper Jose Sa spilled Andy Robertson’s cross but Mo Salah saw his shot blocked by Ryan Ait-Nouri.

Klopp introduced Luis Diaz at the start of the second half, as well as switching to a 4-4-2 formation. And just 10 minutes later, Liverpool were level when Salah’s cross-cum-shot found Cody Gakpo lurking at close range to prod home.

The Reds continued on the front foot, with substitute Darwin Nunez flashing wide before having an effort charged down from close range. Eventually, Liverpool’s pressure would bear fruit as they took the lead with five minutes remaining. Robertson picked up the ball on the halfway line and played a pass to Salah before motoring into the Wolves box and applied a first-time finish.

Struggled badly against Neto in the first half and not comfortable when he moved into midfield when in possession. Improved after the break. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

And in stoppage-time, Salah notched a hat-trick of assists when he cut a ball back for Elliott, whose effort rifled against Bueno and found the back o f the net via the inside of the post.

Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.

Skipped past far too easily in the build-up for Wolves’ opener and shaky afterwards. Better in the second half and made an import block (Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Did well in the first half but got away with a mistake late on. Similar in the second half before being subbed in the 82nd minute with an injury. (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Lost Hwang at the back post for the opening goal. Tried to have a go in the first half at least, Then came up with the huge moment when playing a one-two with Salah before keeping his composure to finish. A crucial contribution captaining the side. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Walked a disciplinary tightrope when booked in the fourth minute, having given the ball away. Far too profligate in possession in the opening 45 minutes and no surprise he was subbed at half-time. (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Nowhere near involved enough in the first half. Imposed himself more in the second period. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Gave the ball away at times in the first half but was probably Liverpool’s best player as he tried to provide inspiration. Similar in the second period although one of Liverpool’s better players. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Virtually anonymous in the first half bar a stoppage-time shot that was blocked with the goal at his mercy. Moved to a striker role in the second half and provided the assist for Liverpool’s equaliser. Then teed-up Robertson for the winner and Elliott for the third Not his best display but more goal contributions. Subbed in stoppage-time. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Drilled a shot over the bar in the first half - that was about it. Switched to the right flank in the second period but only lasted 10 minutes before being subbed. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Wasted a decent chance in the first half when he barely made any contact on a Robertson cross and struggled otherwise. Tapped home Liverpool’s equaliser in the 55th minute yet that was his last involvement as he was subbed. (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))

Gave Liverpool more of a threat down the left but end product wasn’t quite there.

Pace helped put Wolves on the back foot and caused problems. Held the ball up well and broke at pace that would help engineer Liverpool’s third goal.

Added energy and found the corner superbly for Liverpool’s third goal (Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))

Helped see out the win

A debut for the summer signing.