A home win against Wolverhampton would have been easy for the Liverpool of 4 months ago, but after a decisive loss to bottom-ranked Portsmouth, we weren’t about to jump to conclusions for today’s match.

Alberto Aquilani had his first start since joining Liverpool from AS Roma in a gazillion dollar transfer deal.  He got a standing ovation when he subbed in the final minutes, though he had little (if anything) to do with the win.  The clapping was more of a “welcome to Anfield” toast.

Liverpool started strong with crisp passing and a few graceful attempts on goal.  Twenty minutes in, the tables turned.  Wolverhampton started taking shots and, immediately, Liverpool’s confidence was deflated.  Liverpool rallied in the 60th minute when Steven Gerrard took a beautiful cross out of the air, beating three Wolves defenders and their American goalie (Hahnemann), with a perfect header.

Soon after Gerrard’s goal, Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun came up with a CR9-esque goal from just inside the 18.  It was 2-0 at the final whistle.