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Games like this always test character.

When a team is chasing a league title, every moment counts.

But football doesn’t always go according to plan.

One moment of misfortune can flip the mood at Anfield.

That was the case when Andy Robertson’s own goal stunned Liverpool late on against West Ham United.

It was an awkward bounce, the kind that no one really sees coming.

But these are the games where big players step up.

And Liverpool have no shortage of them.

Even after the setback, they found a way.

One captain.

One moment that kept the title dream alive.

After the game, Virgil van Dijk spoke to Sky Sports about what happened – and how the team responded.

He addressed Robertson’s own goal head-on.

“These things [the own goal] unfortunately happen and it was time to make it right,” he said.

Van Dijk was the man who made it right.

Just two minutes after the own goal, he rose highest in front of the Kop and headed in the winner.

It was his 100th game as Liverpool captain, and the Dutchman said it was a special one.

“I am very happy to captain my 100th game for Liverpool,” he said.

“It was an emotional day with Hillsborough and that was the main focus.”

“One step closer to all our dreams.”

His header restored Liverpool’s lead and pushed the Reds 13 points clear at the top.

After Arsenal dropped points, Liverpool are now within touching distance of the Premier League title.

Van Dijk closed by sharing what the moment – and the club – means to him.

“Everyone knows how much I love this club and let’s see what next week will look like,” he said.

It was a reminder of why he wears the armband.

Leaders respond.

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