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‘Could not have a better fixture’ – Van Dijk issues rallying cry ahead of Liverpool v Man City

Virgil van Dijk has said that Liverpool ‘could not have a better fixture’ with which to resume their season than a home clash against Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday. With the extended international break concluded, the Reds are…

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Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:06 AM

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Virgil van Dijk declared Liverpool could not have a better fixture than hosting Manchester City on Sunday.
Van Dijk urged his teammates in his programme notes to relish the challenge against the league leaders.
Manchester City enter the fixture holding a 100% record in the Premier League so far this season.

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Virgil van Dijk has issued a rallying cry to Liverpool ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. Writing in his matchday programme notes, the Liverpool captain stated that the team could not have a better fixture to resume their season following the international break, urging his teammates to relish the challenge against the league leaders.

Manchester City enter the contest with a perfect 100% league record this season. A victory for Liverpool would move them within three points of City and secure a first home league win at Anfield under head coach Andoni Iraola, who took charge during the summer.

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