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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said he believes his team's nervy performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers was partly fueled by the frustration of Wednesday night's dramatic Merseyside derby draw with Everton.

Liverpool had to ride the storm on Sunday afternoon as the Reds welcomed Wolves to Anfield - they had been cruising to victory before Cunha sparked a brief comeback

The finish was different this time, and not merely because rather than losing his temper, Arne Slot gained a seven-point lead at the Premier League summit. On paper, a home win against relegation-threatened Wolves could rank as one of the least impressive victories of their season.