The Reds got the better of Wolves 1-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.
Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute when he slotted the ball home past Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio after it bounced off Adam Lallana’s shoulder in the box.
Wijnaldum started the game and played for 86 minutes, and the 29-year-old Netherlands international midfielder has revelled in the success on Twitter.
A difficult game against a tough opponent, but 3 points are a great way to close out 2019 Get in Reds!! #YNWA #LIVWOL pic.twitter.com/8JKeqZoXqF
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) December 29, 2019
Stats
Over the course of the 90 minutes at Anfield on Sunday, hosts Liverpool had 63% of the possession, took 10 shots of which three were on target, and earned five corners.
Visitors Wolves had 37% of the possession, took 10 shots of which two were on target, and earned six corners.
The result means that Jurgen Klopp’s team are at the top of the Premier League table at the moment with 55 points from 19 matches, as many as 13 points clear of Leicester City, who are currently second in the standings and have played 20 games.
Liverpool will return to action on January 2 when they take on Sheffield United at Anfield in the Premier League.