Liverpool player ratings vs Sunderland: Virgil van Dijk leads from the front to return Reds to winning ways as Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz excel

Liverpool closed the gap on those above them in the Premier League's top-five race as Virgil van Dijk's header secured a 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday. Arne Slot's side became the first visiting team to win at the Stadium of Light this season while taking advantage of both Chelsea and Manchester United dropping points 24 hours earlier.

Liverpool Player Ratings vs. Sunderland: Decisive Van Dijk Header Masks Deeper Problem

Liverpool edged an uninspiring encounter at the Stadium of Light.

Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet part of long-term plan after Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot says

Arne Slot admits Liverpool’s signing of Jeremy Jacquet is a key part of the club’s long-term plan for life after captain Virgil van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk fires Liverpool to Sunderland win but injury curse continues - 5 talking points

Virgil van Dijk's second-half header was enough to give Liverpool an impressive three points on a wet and windy night at the Stadium of Light

Man City Close On Arsenal, Liverpool End Sunderland's Unbeaten Home Run

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland's first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.