Firmino 'worldie' secures another late Liverpool win at Wolves
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Roberto Firmino (L) scores a late winner to secure Liverpool's 2-1 victory against the Wolverhampton Wanderers during their Premier League match in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

Roberto Firmino (L) scores a late winner to secure Liverpool's 2-1 victory against the Wolverhampton Wanderers during their Premier League match in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp hailed another moment of magic from Roberto Firmino as the Brazilian's late winner opened up a 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Wolves on Thursday.

The European champions' now 14-game winning streak in the league seemed set to end as Raul Jimenez cancelled out Jordan Henderson's early opener.

Liverpool were even grateful to their Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker for not falling behind in the second half.

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp applauds for his team's victory in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp applauds for his team's victory in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

However, like crucial victories against Leicester, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace earlier in the campaign, Liverpool left it late to snatch another vital three points in their quest to end a 30-year wait to win the title as Firmino smashed home six minutes from time.

"You just have to find a way to win and have someone who makes the perfect decision and that was Bobby again," said Klopp.

"A worldie I would say from Bobby, a super goal."

Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker feels grateful after his teammate Roberto Firmino scores their second goal against the Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker feels grateful after his teammate Roberto Firmino scores their second goal against the Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wolverhampton, UK, January 23, 2020.

Liverpool, who now have 22 wins in 23 league games this season, also have a game in hand over second-placed Manchester City to come.

However, victory could still come at a cost as their Senegalese winger Sadio Mane hobbled off with a hamstring injury in the first half.

"We don't know exactly (the severity of the injury). He felt something in the hamstring," added Klopp, whose side are also still in the hunt for the FA Cup and Champions League.

Source(s): AFP