Manchester United did the job (0-1 win against Chelsea), as did Aston Villa (4-3 win over Sunderland). With Manchester City and Arsenal out of reach, these are the two clubs Liverpool will catch up with over the last few league rounds. The Merseyside derby on Sunday was therefore important far beyond painting Liverpool red. It is about glory, prize money and a Champions League ticket for Liverpool.
Chelsea had with a loss to Manchester United made sure to lose momentum in the fight for a fifth Champions League ticket, then Virgil van Dijk’s match-winning goal ten minutes into injury time became one of the Dutchman’s most important. Liverpool won 1-2 in the tough clash against Everton, for the Liverpool captain it was also a déjà vu
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Van Dijk’s very first goal in a Liverpool shirt came against Everton in 2018, then also as a match-winning goal to a 2-1 victory.
-There is nothing that can be compared to that. My debut goal was a perfect night for me personally, but today was also hugely important in terms of the situation we’re in, where we’re fighting for a place in the Champions League,” the Liverpool captain told Sky Sports.
Who also uses the opportunity to tell Liverpool supporters that this is not how the club will play next season.
“In my opinion, it’s definitely not something that suits Liverpool’s level, but that’s the reality right now – and that’s why it was important that we got the win,” concludes a relieved captain.
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Liverpool will be painted red on Sunday.
