"Virgil van Dijk's header earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Sunderland, getting them back on track in their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Liverpool suffered a heartbreaking late defeat to Manchester City last time out, but have now moved within three points of the Champions League places. Captain Van Dijk got the decisive goal in the 61st minute, heading home from Mohamed Salah's inswinging corner to end Sunderland's unbeaten record at the Stadium of Light."
"Sunderland have lost their first home match across all competitions since May 2025 (0-1 v QPR), putting an end to a 14-match unbeaten run at their home ground. But it maybe should not be a surprise, as Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last nine league away games against promoted sides (W7 D2), with their last defeat against such opposition coming against Bournemouth in March 2023."
Virgil van Dijk's 61st-minute header from a Mohamed Salah corner gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory at Sunderland and ended the hosts' long unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland threatened early, with Brian Brobbey denied by Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz striking the far post, while goalkeeper Robin Roefs produced two fine saves. Liverpool accumulated 1.95 expected goals from 23 attempts but had only three on target. Sunderland registered 11 shots worth 0.66 xG. The win moves Liverpool closer to the top-four race and halts Sunderland's home momentum.
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