Virgil van Dijk is undoubtedly one of the greatest defenders the Premier League has ever seen, though Chris Wood has ranked him alongside another ex-Red.

Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk has won some plaudits from a Premier League rival. Surprisingly, a cult figure from Anfield's past came in for praise too.

Chris Wood says Martin Skrtel and Virgil van Dijk are the two toughest defenders he's ever faced in his career.

Nevertheless, Wood has still named Van Dijk as his toughest ever opponent in a new interview with Optus Sport. As it turns out, though, the New Zealander also hold a slightly surprise former Liverpool centre-back in equally high regard.

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract to keep him at the City Ground until 2027. Wood has been one of the stars of the season so far, scoring 14 goals in

Winger Anthony Elanga insisted Liverpool were "there for the taking" and Nottingham Forest missed their chance to beat the leaders after a pulsating 1-1 draw at The City Ground. Tuesday's result kept Forest six points behind Liverpool but extended their unbeaten run to seven games in the Premier League.

Chris Wood is just one goal short of his lifetime-best Premier League season total of 14, which he has reached twice – last season and five years previously – and it very much looks that this time he will deliver a best-ever in what has been a glorious late-career surge at Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2026-27 season.

Chris Wood has signed a new deal at Nottingham Forest to extend his stay at the club until at least the end of the 2026-27 season.

Mo Salah and Chris Wood have been in sensational form this season and both have excellent opportunities on Saturday to continue their great form with games against Ipswich and Bournemouth respectively.

Nottingham Forest have been unexpectedly title challengers in the Premier League this season. However, have they ever won the division?

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