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Virgil van Dijk succeeded Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah in winning the award, voted for by his fellow players. PA Sport
Virgil van Dijk succeeded Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah in winning the award, voted for by his fellow players. PA Sport
Mohamed Salah congratulates Virgil van Dijk after he pips Raheem Sterling to PFA Player of Year award
Dutchman succeeds Liverpool teammate in winning award after seeing off competition from Manchester City striker
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29 April, 2019