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Van Dijk Header Ends Sunderland's Unbeaten Home Record
Van Dijk’s header from Salah’s corner ended Sunderland’s 12-game unbeaten home streak, securing Liverpool a crucial win to move three points from the top four.
- Virgil van Dijk's 61st-minute header from Mohamed Salah's corner secured Liverpool's 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light, ending Sunderland's 12-game unbeaten home run on Wednesday.
- Arne Slot's side arrived in Wearside barely 72 hours after surrendering a late lead to Manchester City, and Sunderland could equal Liverpool's 39-point haul with a win.
- Wirtz hit the post as Liverpool pressured, with Robin Roefs making several early saves and Sunderland repeatedly clearing dangerous Liverpool crosses, including a punched corner from inside the six-yard area.
- The win left Sunderland's European qualification chance hanging while Liverpool moved three points away from the top four.
- Despite squad disruption after Dominik Szoboszlai's red card, Liverpool adjusted full-backs while Joe Gomez trained on Tuesday and Habib Diarra influenced Sunderland's Monday win.
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After eight seasons circulating in Championship and even League One, the Sunderland had turned the Stadium of Light into a dental visit. In fact, it remained the only Premier stadium where no one had won this season. But, thanks to a lone Van Dijk goal standing in the second part, Liverpool collapsed the resistance (0-1) to clean 'head' to re-tighten the fight for Champions positions.
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Liverpool moved within three points of the top four after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunderland. Virgil van Dijk’s second-half header proved decisive, handing the Black Cats their first home defeat of the season. Beyond the winning goal, several key moments shaped the narrative at the Stadium of Light. Early on, Sunderland targeted Liverpool’s aerial vulnerabilities with direct deliveries into the penalty area. Read Also: Thomas Tuchel Commi…
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