They played there a few weeks ago, but a disappointing draw with Manchester United left them behind again. Virgil van Dijk is tasked with leading the team as their new captain in this season of intense title competition and has vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure Liverpool’s success.”[Arsenal are] very good. They are a very good team in every way.” Van Dijk spoke about his opponents: “I think they are very good players and they will have to perform very well at the weekend if we want to win the game.
But I love watching our team and seeing what we have to offer. We also have a lot of things and we can make them difficult. “I have a lot of respect for them, but I want to win this game and we will do everything we can to achieve that.”Jurgen Klopp will have his own work to do for Liverpool’s loyal fans at the newly expanded Anfield stadium on Saturday and Van Dijk will be there to do the job. He implored the crowd to turn up the heat and increase the “12th Man” advantage. “Arsenal haven’t played a game this week. They are preparing for this game and everyone who knows them knows they will be ready,” Klopp said. “So we have to be careful from the first moment at Anfield and not argue with the opposition manager.”Anfield has had some historic wins against Arsenal over the years. Let’s hope we get another big story on Saturday.
A good midweek win will set up Saturday night’s top-flight clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. The Reds advanced to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after beating West Ham 5-1. They then face Arsenal at Anfield to compete for top spot. Liverpool are just one point off the leaders and a win on Saturday could put them back at the top.
