Football fans rejoice as Van Dijk's extraordinary record falls after Liverpool's defeat to Leeds

• Virgil Van Dijk had an impressive run an Anfield since joining Liverpool in 2018
• The towering defender had the enviable record of not losing a game at Liverpool’s home ground
• That record was ended by Leeds United, who caused the upset of the weekend by defeating Liverpool on Saturday, October 29

Liverpool’s rivals were up in celebration on social media after Virgil Van Dijk’s unbeaten run at Anfield came to an end.

The Reds’ season took another turn for the worse, this time against Leeds as Crysencio Summerville scored a late goal to ensure the visitors walked home with all three points.

There were signs the game was going to be another difficult one for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they fell behind as a back pass from Joe Gomez was pounced on by Rodrigo, who scored into an empty net.

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The hosts responded well as Mohammed Salah found the equalizer with a volley from Andy Robertson’s cross.

But in truth, Leeds, who are facing a real relegation threat this season, showed some character and desire despite being the away side, and eventually paid off.

On the other end, goalkeeper Illan Meslier did his best to keep out the likes of Roberto Firmino and Darwin Nunez to maintain the delicate balance of the clash.

The game was headed towards a draw, which would still have rang alarm bells for Liverpool, then up-stepped Summerville who picked a ball from Patrick Bamford before firing a low shot past Alisson.

Fans’ reaction

Soon after the final whistle, only one stat interested fans; the fact that Van Dijk had lost his first match at Anfield since 2018 when he signed for the Reds.

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Prior to that, according to Opta, the Dutch defender had gone an impressive 70 home games without losing, winning 69 and experiencing 11 draws.

Here are some reactions from fans after the Leeds game:

He was at fault for the second goal.

Lost to two relegation teams in a week. ZERO intensity, no drive, no passion

Decent number to finish up on though.

Should have ended years ago if Bergwijn chances he had

Liverpool lost as a team, not just Van Dijk