Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best. Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)

GK Caoimhin Kelleher, 7 -- A good save denied Daniel Podence a lovely chipped finish in the first half as the young Irishman put in a solid display on his Premier League debut.

DF Neco Williams, 6 -- Booked in the opening few minutes for a cynical shirt pull, but grew into the game and was an ever-present in the final third as he looked to provide an outlet on the Liverpool right. Replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool's third goal.

DF Joel Matip, 7 -- A calm, assured display from the most senior defender in the home defence and deserved his goal when he stayed forward and buried home a thumping header.

DF Fabinho, 6 -- The Brazilian stand-in centre-back had a difficult moment against Adama Traore in the first half, but was otherwise untroubled on what was a thoroughly comfortable evening.

DF Andy Robertson, 7 -- A beautiful pass through the lines released Mane midway through the first half in what was an excellent night's work from the buccaneering Scottish international.

MF Curtis Jones, 6 -- Always positive and looking to keep the tempo up in midfield. Played his part in Liverpool's fourth when he released Alexander-Arnold into space ahead of his pinpoint cross.

MF Jordan Henderson, 7 -- As steady, reliable and authoritative as we've come to expect from the England man, who never looked rushed or harried by the visitors. Started the move for Liverpool's second with a probing ball over the top and earned a brief rest with the game won, replaced by Naby Keita in the 80th minute.

MF Georginio Wijnaldum, 7 -- Provided some excellent combination play with his midfield and forward colleagues as the Dutchman helped open up the Wolves backline on more than one occasion, capping his display with a delightful finish from the edge of the area early in the second half.

FW Mohamed Salah, 7 -- Pounced on some ponderous defending from Coady to nip in and drill the ball home to put the hosts ahead in the 24th minute, before a superb cross provided Matip with a simple header for 3-0.

FW Roberto Firmino, 7 -- Dipped into his own half to pick up possession during a frustrating opening quarter of the game, but showed his class with some silky touches. Replaced for the final 17 minutes by Diogo Jota.

FW Sadio Mane, 6 -- An eventful game for the Senegalese international, who was given a reprieve by VAR when he appeared to trip Coady, before putting just enough pressure on Semedo for the Wolves man to turn the ball into his own net for 4-0.

Substitutions

DF Trent Alexander-Arnold, 6 (on for Williams, 68) -- Played a major part in his side's fourth with a wicked ball across the Wolves penalty area.

FW Diogo Jota, N/R (on for Firmino, 73) -- A quiet cameo from the former Wolves man.

MF Naby Keita, N/R (on for Henderson, 81) -- Kept the Liverpool midfield ticking over in the final ten minutes.