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Virgil van Dijk's crucial late header secured a 2-1 victory over West Ham United and moved Liverpool to within six points of Premier League glory.

The Reds are 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal and both teams have just six games remaining; the title could even be wrapped up as early as this weekend if the Gunners lose to Ipswich and Liverpool beats Leicester.

Liverpool did not have it all its own way against West Ham, after Andy Robertson's own-goal in the 86th minute looked as though it was going to hand the Hammers a point, but Van Dijk ensured the Reds took all three with a memorable goal in front of the Kop three minutes later.

Paul Joyce - The Times: "At some point in the coming days, Virgil van Dijk will scribble his signature on a new contract at Liverpool.

This was the captain’s moment — one in which he etched his name deeper into the folklore of the club.

"One minute, Van Dijk had Andrew Robertson screaming at him after an error that led to the left back inadvertently scoring the own goal that drew West Ham United deservedly level — which came shortly after the Liverpool captain had accidentally caught his left back in the face with his boot.

It has been stated for weeks that the only remaining threat to Liverpool’s Premier League’s ambitions is themselves.

"When Andy Robertson deflected past Alisson for an 86th-minute own goal and equaliser for West Ham United, the leaders were excelling at administering self-punishment, on the verge of succumbing to the combined forces of anxiety and passiveness for a successive weekend.

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Andy Robertson fumed at Van Dijk after his own-goal against West Ham.

His importance should be confirmed when he signs a new contract soon."

The Daily Mirror's Andy Dunn wrote: "In this latest, dramatic Anfield victory, Liverpool fans were given a reminder that the imminent title success has been based on the imperious contributions of three of the grandees of this squad: Van Dijk, Salah and Alisson
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