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

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

There was an aspect of the afternoon that Virgil van Dijk was unhappy with despite Liverpool recording a 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield