Liverpool center back Virgil Van Dijk had named Manchester City and Arsenal as the two toughest Liverpool’s opponents this season.
On the Rio Ferdinand Presents Podcast, Van Dijk was asked about the Merseyside Red’s toughest opponent in the title race.
The Dutch defender replied, “I would say in this case then the City and Arsenal, especially from last year, it’s always tough against them.”
“You know that if you’re not focused for a second or slip up or whatever, you could get punished immediately.”
“But that’s the beauty of the Premier League anyway; you play against good strikers week in, week out, and then you have this year’s Champions League back again. It’s only something I really enjoy, and it keeps me on my toes. I love it.”
The Dutch defender has been present for the Arne Slot’s side in all nine Premier League matches for the 2024-25 season.
The Liverpool side are currently in the second place of the Premier League table with 22 points from nine matches.
Liverpool are one point behind the reigning Premier League Champions Manchester City, who had obtained 23 points in the last nine matches.
The Manchester City side remain the only unbeaten team in the Premier League so far, and many have tipped the club to finish with another Premier League silverware.
The competition between Manchester City and Liverpool has set higher standards for the Premier League title race.
Arsenal, on the other hand, may be reignited into the title race again if either Manchester City or Liverpool drop three points.
The Gunners are currently in the third place of the Premier League table with 18 points from nine matches.
Mikel Arteta’s men are four points off second place and five points off first place.
Who Will Win the Premier League Title At the End of the 2024-25 Season?
The Major Three Contenders for the 2024-25 Premier League title are Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
One out of the three teams mentioned above, Manchester City, is bestowed with consistency and more likely to retain the Premier League title. The Manchester City side are the only team capable of winning the Premier League once again.
Even though some key players haven’t played enough games this season, the Pep Guardiola men continue to dominate with a good style of play and goal-scoring ability.
The ability of Manchester City to secure points against World class teams in the Premier League and the urge to stay on top of the game made them a potential title winner for the 2024-25 season.
How Old Is Virgil Van Dijk?
The Liverpool center back was born on July 8, 1991, in the city of Breda, Netherlands. He is currently 33 years old with a height of 6 feet and 5 inches.
Virgil Van Dijk Net Worth
Van Dijk has a net worth of €42 million. He got this wealth from football salaries and investment.
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