“He’s the only Arsenal player that i fear, i just hope Mikel Arteta will bench him against us”- Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admitted that he is terrified of the 24-year-old Arsenal star after watching him against Forest.

Virgil van Dijk expressed his admiration for Arsenal but emphasized his desire for Liverpool to secure a victory in their upcoming clash on Sunday, February 4. As the Premier League season approaches its midpoint, both Liverpool and Arsenal have emerged as formidable contenders for the league title. Liverpool currently leads the table with 51 points after 22 games, following a convincing 4-1 win over Chelsea on January 31st.

Speaking ahead of the anticipated match on Merseyside, Van Dijk shared his thoughts on the official club website, highlighting the significance of the encounter: “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 acknowledged the strength of Arsenal, stating, “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.”