Virgil van Dijk spared Liverpool's blushes with a late winner to beat West Ham 2-1 on Sunday and edge to within six points of the Premier League title. Andy Robertson's own goal four minutes from time had given the lowly Hammers a deserved equaliser after Luis Diaz put Liverpool in front early on. Van Dijk, though, swiftly restored the lead to show Liverpool retain the mentality of champions, even if they are running out of steam in the closing stages of the season.
Liverpool's lead stretches to 13 points with six games remaining. Premier League title in sight A record-equalling 20th English top-flight title could come as early as next Sunday if Liverpool win at Leicester and Arsenal lose away to Ipswich. The stage was set before kick-off for Mohamed Salah to be the hero as the Egyptian was given a huge ovation just days after ending speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract.
Salah started with the intention of...
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Virgil van Dijk secures last-ditch victory for Liverpool in Premier League title march
Virgil Van Dijk's late goal secured Liverpool's 2-1 win over West Ham, keeping them on track for the Premier League title with six games remaining. - www.iol.co.za