Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk recently shared his thoughts on the Reds’ bid to stay atop the Premier League standings, while remaining cautious about title predictions this early in the season.
Following Liverpool’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton at Anfield on Saturday, van Dijk stressed the importance of consistency but refrained from labeling the Reds as title favorites just yet.
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Brighton initially took the lead through Ferdi Kadioglu’s goal in the 14th minute, putting pressure on Liverpool to respond.
However, the Reds fought back, leveling the score in the 69th minute with a Cody Gakpo goal.
Just three minutes later, Mohamed Salah netted the decisive winner, propelling Liverpool back to the top of the table after rivals Arsenal and Manchester City suffered surprising defeats to Newcastle United and Bournemouth, respectively.
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Despite the favorable results, Virgil van Dijk kept a level-headed perspective on the standings.
“It’s too early to even make it important. We want to be on top of the league but we want to be there after the last match in May,” he said via Sportskeeda.
Looking ahead, Liverpool will aim to continue their strong form when they face Aston Villa at home on November 9, before the upcoming international break.
