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Van Dijk on LFC's remarkable Anfield defensive record

Michail Antonio’s consolation for West Ham United during a 4-1 Reds victory in February was the last time Jürgen Klopp’s men were breached at home in the top flight.

That run encompasses nine consecutive clean sheets, the most recent secured against Manchester City on Sunday despite the champions winning an 86th-minute penalty that Riyad Mahrez fired over.

One defender has started every game in that streak: Virgil van Dijk.

“It’s credit to everyone,” the No.4 told Premier League Productions. “Anfield is obviously a very difficult place to come for every team.

“As defenders – and everyone in the team – we try to keep a clean sheet because we know if we do that we have a big chance to win the game.