Liverpool ended Sunderland’s unbeaten home run with a much-needed three points in the Premier League on Wednesday
23:00, 11 Feb 2026Updated 00:09, 12 Feb 2026
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring Liverpool’s winning goal against Sunderland(Image: (Danny Lawson/PA Wire))
Virgil van Dijk’s second-half header saw Liverpool end Sunderland’s unbeaten Premier League run at home with a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light. The Reds picked up a huge three points as they put the disappointment of Sunday’s defeat to Manchester City behind them.
Victory for Liverpool – only their second in the league in 2026 – helped them cut the gap to fifth-placed Chelsea to two points. That came as a result of their win in North East and the fact Liam Rosenior’s side threw away a 2-0 lead against Leeds United to only end up with a point on Tuesday night.
Manchester United also dropped points as they were held by West Ham United, but Aston Villa scored late to secure a much-needed 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. And we have taken a look at the upcoming Premier League games for the sides in the hunt for Champions League football next season.
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Nottingham Forest (A) – Feb 21 (3pm)
West Ham (H) – Feb 28 (3pm)
Wolves (A) – March 3 (8.15pm)
Tottenham (H) – March 15 (4.30pm)
Brighton (A) – March 21 (12.30)
Manchester United
Everton (A) – Feb 23 (8pm)
Crystal Palace (H) – Mar 1 (2pm)
Newcastle (A) – March 4 (8.15pm)
Aston Villa (H) – Mar 15 (2pm)
Bournemouth (A) March 20 (8pm)
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Aston Villa
Leeds (H) – Feb 21 (3pm)
Wolves (A) – Feb 27 (8pm)
Chelsea (H) – March 4 (7.30pm)
Manchester United (A) – March 15 (2pm)
West Ham (H) – March 22 (2.15pm)
Chelsea
Burnley (H) – Feb 21 (3pm)
Arsenal (A) – March 1 (4.30pm)
Aston Villa (A) – Mar 4 (7.30pm)
Newcastle United (H) (5.30pm)
Everton (A) (5.30pm)
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