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Report: Van Dijk double helps Reds extend lead at top of table

Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday.

Virgil van Dijk scored twice in the opening 24 minutes to give the Reds a commanding early advantage, heading home from two Trent Alexander-Arnold set-pieces.

However, Alisson Becker was shown a red card with 16 minutes remaining after handling Leandro Trossard’s shot outside of his area and Lewis Dunk converted the resulting free-kick to grab one back for the visitors.

It made for a nervy finish, but Liverpool held on to strengthen their grip on top spot in the table.