Virgil van Dijk stated that he has “a lot of respect” for Arsenal but wants Liverpool to “beat them” when they meet on Sunday (February 4).
As the season nears its halfway point, the Reds and Arsenal have emerged as the most serious contenders for the Premier League crown. Liverpool presently leads the table with 51 points after 22 games, following a 4-1 victory over Chelsea on January 31st.
Van Dijk stated on the club’s official website ahead of the thrilling game on Merseyside: “At the present, Liverpool are only one point behind:
“Definitely [it’s a big game on Saturday]. It’s a difficult game, and Arsenal are in great shape. It’s going to be a big game, and I’m really looking forward to it.They are very good, and they are an excellent team in all aspects.”
Liverpool’s captain added:
“I believe they are extremely excellent, and we must be very good this weekend as well if we want to win. But I prefer to look at my squad and see what we can do to win; we can also do a lot to make things difficult for them. I hold a lot of respect for them. But I want to win, so we’ll do everything.
