Liverpool doubled their lead in the 60th minute when Ekitike headed home Salah's corner.

Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Premier League bottom club Wolves on Saturday, benefiting from two own goals, one in stoppage time to win 2-1 and move five points clear of Manchester City.

Frustrated fans, many having paid more than $100 for tickets, ripped out stadium seats and hurled water bottles onto the track.

He also said he had no relationship with Slot when he spoke to reporters after the match at Elland Road.

The club's Irish coach Ronan O'Gara, who named his side on Friday, has been forced into the changes because of a number of injuries to key players.