Liverpool grind out derby win amid bigger concerns There was drama, relief and a flicker of defiance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but beneath it all lay a brutally honest assessment from Virgil van Dijk that cut through the noise. Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton, sealed by the captain’s own stoppage-time header, may yet prove […] The post Virgil Van Dijk shares honest thoughts on what Liverpool must do until end of season appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Man United’s defensive injury crisis is set to ease ahead of Brentford clash

Roberto De Zerbi must unleash this Spurs youngster who could be Xavi Simons 2.0.

AZ Alkmaar, which had lost last year’s final on penalties, did not let the match go that far this time around, convincingly beating NEC ‌Nijmegen 5-1.

Arne Slot believes the manner of Liverpool’s dramatic win over Everton was an “unbelievable compliment” towards his players’ efforts. The Reds claimed local bragging rights in the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner snatching a 2-1 victory. It was one in the face of adversity for Liverpool, who […] The post Merseyside derby victory ´an unbelievable compliment´ to Liverpool, says Slot appeared first on Soccer News.

Is this what cost the Gunners?

It looked as though the points would be shared in the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Virgil van Dijk's late header ensured Liverpool would leave victorious.

Jamie Carragher suggested Liverpool could lose one of their biggest stars as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah inspired a dramatic 2-1 Merseyside Derby win over Everton

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He took aim at half of Arteta's starting XI.