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Virgil van Dijk eclipses Anfield royalty with latest goal 👑
Feb 11 2026 22:11 · By onefootball.com · 57 Reads
Liverpool are on course for a crucial Premier League win against Sunderland .
The reigning champions look set to end the Stadium of Light's incredible run as the only top-flight ground that remains unbeaten after 25 games this season.
Virgil van Dijk broke the deadlock for the Reds midway through the second half by heading home Mohamed Salah's in-swinging corner to beat Robin Roefs.
The Dutchman's opener saw him eclipse one of his predecessors both at centre-back and as captain for the most Premier League goals by a defender in Anfield history.
Sami Hyypiä previously held the distinction for 17 years prior to Van Dijk's effort on Wearside with 22 goals over the course of a decade-long spell on Merseyside.
– Wednesday, 11 February 2026
How priceless could that goal be for Arne Slot's side in their top four bid?
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