Van Dijk calls for 'another derby to remember'

VIRGIL VAN DUK has called on his Liverpool teammates to make it another Mersey derby to remember as he admitted he is excited by his side’s attacking options.

- By CONNOR O'NEILL

The 247th Merseyside derby takes place at Anfield this afternoon, with the Reds top of the Premier League table after taking maximum points from their four games so far this season.

And writing in his programme notes for the game, Van Dijk said: “I don't need to say too much about what this game means to everybody connected with the club.

“Derby matches are always special - my Liverpool debut came in this fixture - and we are all really looking forward to welcoming Everton to.Anfield as we look to pick up another positive result and continue our strong start to the season.