Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk delivered a stellar performance in a 2-0 win against Manchester City, solidifying his reputation as one of the Premier League’s greatest centre-backs. Former players and analysts praised Van Dijk’s commanding presence against top strikers like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. With a remarkable win ratio and impressive defensive statistics since joining Liverpool, Van Dijk has surpassed legendary defenders such as John Terry and Rio Ferdinand in discussions about the league’s best.