The feeling of euphoria that comes with a late winner is addictive, as Liverpool have found out, but it is not a sustainable plan. Virgil van Dijk was the fifth player to settle a match in dramatic fashion in as many games for the Premier League champions this season but his 92nd-minute goal against Atletico Madrid was only the fourth-latest in the team's series of extraordinary climaxes.
Stephen Bradley lauded the resilience of 16-year-old Michael Noonan, emphasizing how his extraordinary performance on the pitch was even more remarkable given the challenging circumstances surrounding his family.