Reds' iron rule tops Van Dijk's wildest dreams

VIRGIL VAN DIJK cannot believe how far Liverpool are ahead of the rest at the top of the Premier League.

- By Chris McKenna

Arne Slot’s side need just one more win to secure the title and Van Dijk admitted he could not have imagined building a 13-point lead.

The Reds did not get the chance to claim the prize on Sunday after Arsenal's victory at Ipswich but they are within touching distance.

So much so the Liverpool skipper will look at plans to watch the Gunners’ game against Crystal Palace tomorrow together as a squad, in case they clinch the crown if Mikel Arteta’s men, in second, slip up.

If Arsenal win, Liverpool will be champions in Slot’s first season at the club provided they beat Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday. Van Dijk said: