34 mins “Maybe it’s the changing of the seasons or the passing of the years, but I feel a strange melancholy about the future of our young people…” says Tim Woods. “One where no one drinks in pubs, no one watches Test cricket and no one immediately smiles at a reference to John Beck’s Cambridge.”

32 mins The free kick is directed to Alexander-Arnold, who shoots the ball directly at Johnstone. This is Liverpool's first shot on goal.

30 mins Andre is booked for a tackle on Mac Allister just outside Wolves' penalty area. He got the ball but then caught the man as his studs slipped off the top.

29 mins A long period of possession for Liverpool ends when Alexander-Arnold's cross narrowly evades the stretching Jota on the five-yard line.

28 mins “Justification!” is the subject of James Humphries' email. “See? I just circled the right date, like a sheepdog. Drink your shame, Smyth.

26 mins Liverpool's performance was a bit sluggish at 12.30, which is a bit strange. Diaz tries to energize them with a push upfield and a shot that deflects back for a corner.

24 mins A few moments ago, Arne Slot called Szoboszlai for a chat during the game. He is not afraid of early changes, as we saw at Ipswich, and at the moment Liverpool are second best.

22 mins Semedo circles the defense again, keeps the ball in play and plays it back to Cunha on the right edge of the penalty area. He takes a curling shot that is comfortably held to his right by Alisson.

21 mins Semedo somehow evades three Liverpool players on the right and circles a dangerous cross that is saved by Alisson. Then Konate and Van Dijk make important interceptions. “Liverpool are looking good,” says Gary Neville on Sky.

20 mins Well, I'll be surprised: Colum Farrelly tells us that Scotland's squad numbers at Italia 90 were assigned in descending order of caps won (apart from No.1 goalkeeper, because that would just be silly, Ossie). And here is the proof.

17 mins This corner leads to another, which is eventually cleared by Joao Gomes.

16 mins A nervous Sam Johnstone, whose pass was intercepted early in the game, tries to pass a simple square ball to a Wolves defender and instead returns it to the corner.

John Beck's Cambridge never had this problem, that's all I can say on the subject.

15 mins Bellegarde's cross inside is a little too high for Strand Larsen, who heads the ball up and then backwards for a goal kick. But the wolves are doing quite well.

13 mins “I'm assuming 'Drink your point' was a typo,” says James Humphries, “but damned if it doesn't resonate.”

And I didn't even drink the usual pre-MBM pints today.

12 mins Robertson delivers a dangerous cross that evades Salah at the far post. He found himself on the wrong side of Ait-Nouri, who challenged somewhat awkwardly, but there wasn't enough contact to attack Stockley Park's best.

10 mins Salah's deflected cross narrowly escaped Jota, who made a really good run towards the near post.

9 mins There's not much to report. Lots of free kicks and as I type a little box on the TV informs us that Wolves had 62 percent possession.

7 mins “Oh, crazy,” says James Humphries (see 2 min.). “Roxburgh in 92 perhaps? I was so sure about that and I’m still mostly sober.”

Not according to Wikipedia. Drink your point of view; Some battles are not worth fighting.

6 mins Alexander-Arnold kicks the ball away, and you know what that means: he's in Anthony Taylor's book.

6 mins Bellegarde, who started on the left, escapes Alexander-Arnold but shoots tamely from the left side of the penalty area. Alisson parries easily.

5 mins“Keane Elbow,” says Albert Farkas. “Weren’t those the top two in the NME’s most hated list circa 2004?”

Ha. Were you still in love with Razorlight at this point?

4 mins Quite a slow start to the game as Liverpool like to keep the ball and Wolves wait for opportunities to counter attack.

2 mins “I'm calming my nerves with a pint and a read after an, erm, tense game at Fir Park (which ended with ten men on each side),” says James Humphries, “and I think I can give you the goofy team sheet Bitches take it up a notch – Wasn't it Ally MacLeod who decided to number the 1978 team based on the number of caps they played? Howling madness, man.”

I would love it if that were true because the legend of Scotland 78 isn't strong enough as it is, but Wikipedia suggests otherwise.

1 minute Look, look! Liverpool kick from left to right as we watch.

“Cold trigger” writes Niall Mullen. It took a second, but I finally did it.

“Please continue to express your joy in Raul Jimenez’s return to form,” says Richard Hirst. “It was clearly your encouragement that led to him scoring the winning goal for us. Top six – wooooo!”

Fulham could have easily won at Old Trafford; If you had done that you would be on a level playing field with City and Arsenal.

“Rob, I’m facing an Everton fan dilemma in the US.” says Mary Waltz. “As I wallow in the rosy afterglow of today's victory, giddy at the height of 15th place in the table, who am I to agree with? Should the Wolves defeat our ancient Red enemy or take a more strategic approach and celebrate the defeat of one of our basement-dwelling relegation partners?”

It is still too early even for Everton to worry about relegation. Sit back, relax and sing “Hi-Ho Wolverhampton” with all your might.

“Well, I’m still convinced When Villa beat Liverpool 5-1 in December 1976, my natural resistance to illness was reduced and I was out of work for six weeks in January with pneumonia,” says Alec Smith. “Mind you, it was a bitterly cold night and me and my dad were on the then exposed Witton Lane End.”

Sorry, I should have asked why late goals cause a cold. (Also, weren't Villa up 5-1 at half-time in this game? They could have gone home.)

“Cold trigger” says Pete Higginson matter-of-factly. “West Park. The gates are flooding in.”

“On the sofa, waiting to watch the game” says Pete Higginson. “Had a cold all week, triggered by Villa's late strike. Salami toasties for tea. Gary O'Neil is away from breakfast.

I wonder: How does a football game cause a cold?

Lots of activity at the games at 3 p.m. Cole Palmer scored four goals in the first half, Arsenal needed an injury-time goal to beat Leicester and Everton came from behind to win their first league game of the season. David Tindall will give you chapter and verse.

“I hate ever criticizing Liverpool” Matt Dony understates: “I wish they wouldn't release the roster in numerical order. Diaz at left CB? Robertson and Alexander-Arnold on either side of the front three? It would be entertaining at least…”

It's not as annoying as the clubs that play stupid and deliberately put the team in the wrong formation.

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