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Liverpool fans hail Virgil van Dijk as defender cannot help but laugh at news of Manchester United's defeat to Newcastle on Sunday

Virgil van Dijk has further endeared himself to Liverpool fans after he could not help but laugh when he found out Manchester United had been beaten 1-0 by Newcastle on Sunday.

The Dutch defender delivered a composed and resolute display as Jurgen Klopp's side beat Southampton 2-0 just hours after United were beaten in the North East.

However, during his post-match interview with club channel LFCTV, Van Dijk struggled to contain his delight at discovering United had slipped up at St James' Park.

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Virgil van Dijk could only laugh when he found out Manchester United had lost on Sunday
Virgil van Dijk could only laugh when he found out Manchester United had lost on Sunday
Matt Ritchie scored the only goal as Rafa Benitez's men collected a 1-0 win at St James' Park

When informed of United's defeat, Van Dijk cracked a smile and replied 'unlucky' before insisting his team-mates had no idea about the result.