Wirtz finally scores 1st Liverpool goal in win over Wolves

Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds beat Wolves 2-1 on an emotional occasion at Anfield as Diogo Jota's former clubs met for the first time since his death.

Two of Jota's three children and other family members were mascots at Anfield as part of a series of tributes to the Portugal international, who was killed in a car crash in July.

On the field, both teams have suffered since but Liverpool continued their turnaround in fortunes to climb into the top four.

Ryan Gravenberch slammed home the opening goal before Wirtz finally struck for the first time since his £100 million ($135 million) move from Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool are now unbeaten in seven games but were still far from convincing against a Wolves side without a league win all season.

Santiago Bueno pulled a goal back for the visitors, who remain on just two points from 18 games.