But in the context of a new manager bedding in, the 18th win in 20 matches propelling Liverpool to pacesetters at home and abroad, Slot replacing Jürgen Klopp may become one the most consequential acts of succession since Henry VIII annulled his first marriage.

The two Liverpool legends were imperious in their own right, with Van Dijk producing a masterful centre-back performance. The 33-year-old didn’t give Erling Haaland a sniff all

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Virgil van Dijk Shines as Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at AnfieldMan of the Match: Virgil van DijkThe goal at the start of the day was to gain an eleven-point lead over the reigning Premier

Table-topping Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday to move 11 points clear of the champions in the Premier League and they are nine points ahead of their nearest challengers, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes much of the success they have had this season is down to the players’ willingness to “go to war” for each other. While there have not been many difficult moments so far in a season which has brought 18 wins in 20 matches,