Virgil van Dijk eclipses Anfield royalty with Sunderland winner 👑

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Richard Buxton·11 febbraio 2026

Virgil van Dijk eclipses Anfield royalty with Sunderland winner 👑

Liverpool have just a crucial Premier League win against Sunderland.

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The reigning champions ended the Stadium of Light's incredible run as the only top-flight ground that remains unbeaten after 26 games this season.

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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.

Virgil van Dijk has scored more Premier League goals for Liverpool than any other defender in the Club's history (23). ◉ 23 - Virgil van Dijk 🆕 👑 ◉ 22 - Sami Hypia
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