Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk Says Draw With Manchester United Is a Loss; Here is Why They’re Nearer to Title Despite Setback

Has the Premier League trophy slipped away from the palms of Liverpool?

The Reds suffered a 2-2 draw with Manchester United over the weekend, denying themselves an opportunity to maintain their two-point separation with Arsenal.

Instead, the Gunners leaped over them to seize the No. 1 spot within the Premier League desk.

They are tied with 71 factors however Arsenal grabs first place primarily based on purpose distinction, 51 vs 42.

Manchester City can also be shut on the third spot with 70 factors.

The match with Manchester United, who’re No. 6 within the desk and 11 factors away from a Europa League spot, began with Liverpool in management after Luis Diaz scored a purpose within the twenty third minute.

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The rating stayed that means till the whistle to finish the primary half.

Defender Virgil van Dijk thought they ought to have gone up 2-0 earlier than the restart. Worse, they got here out flat to open the second half, and it grew to become more difficult for them since then.

“We had them under control,” he mentioned after the match.

“It’s just a shame. It definitely feels like a loss at this point. We were wasteful with our chances and we gave them a lifeline.”

Bruno Fernandes equalized for the Red Devils within the forty fifth minute, and Kobbie Mainoo linked 17 minutes later, leaving Liverpool on the chase.

The Reds have been in a position to equalize within the 84th someway.

Another factor Van Dijk blamed was the error dedicated by his center-back companion Jarell Quansah.

Manager Jurgen Klopp thought the 21-year-old can solely enhance from there.

“It will not be his last mistake, unfortunately, but that’s how life is,” he mentioned.

“I believed he dealt extraordinarily effectively with it, and the boys dealt effectively with it.

“When our idols in the past made these kind of mistakes there was no social media. I hope he’s smart enough to switch that part off.”

The Premier League remains to be for anyone’s taking, and the Reds are in entrance

It was a wasteful second for Liverpool, regardless that, primarily based on their opponents, their schedule is extra manageable.

There are 4 groups contained in the Top 10 that Arsenal nonetheless have to face, whereas Liverpool has two. Manchester City has three.

Both will likely be busy with European competitors, too. So is third placer Manchester City.

Liverpool remains to be on the hunt for the Europa League. They are set to face Atalanta within the first leg of the UEL quarterfinals on Thursday, adopted by one other Premier League match in opposition to Crystal Palace over the weekend.

As for Arsenal, they, too, are nonetheless contending for the Champions League.

On Wednesday, they are going to face the German giants Bayern Munich within the first leg of their quarterfinals match-up.

Determining the 2024 Premier League winners will almost definitely go down till the final week of the season.

There are nonetheless seven recreation weeks within the Premier League, and Arsenal and Liverpool will meet on the thirty seventh week.

The Premier League race will stay shut, and that is what makes it thrilling.

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