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Ruben Dias is the best centre-back in the Premier League 'by a long way', says Jamie Carragher and insists the Manchester City star is BETTER than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk as he hails him as a 'new breed' of defender

Ruben Dias has been hailed as the best centre-back in the Premier League by Jamie Carragher, who rates the Man City star even higher than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

The 23-year-old has transformed City's defence since joining from Benfica for £62million last summer, bringing organisation and leadership to the back line and playing a huge role in their surge to the Premier League title.

With Pep Guardiola's men just one win away from the league crown, Dias has been one of their best players of the season and Liverpool icon Carragher admitted he simply 'loves' the Portugal star, despite City's rivalry with his beloved Reds.