Virgil van Dijk sends warning to Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s clash.

Liverpool and Manchester City are set for a high-stakes clash this weekend, with Virgil van Dijk leading his team into battle. Speaking to Optus Sport, the Liverpool captain emphasized the team’s focus on winning every match, acknowledging the challenges of facing a dominant City side that has claimed four consecutive Premier League titles.

Liverpool and Manchester City will lock horns this weekend and the eyes of the world will be on the game as Virgil van Dijk leads his side out for battle.

Speaking with Optus Sport, our captain previewed the match and stated: “For us it’s game by game. We want to win every game we play.

“We know how difficult it is against Man City. We’ve seen it over the years, there’s a reason they won four in a row. It’s always going to be tough and difficult.

“We have to focus on how we can beat them, how we can hurt them and first and foremost try to defend them and keep a clean sheet. Now we will fully focus on how to do that.

“I think we obviously lost the league by small margins and that was very painful. Because of their dominance they keep pushing the other teams.

“You have to keep up, you have to keep winning, you have to stay consistent to become champions and be successful. If not they will punish you for it.

“That’s why they’ve won four in a row. They’ve been so consistent, finding results and winning games. That’s down to the manager and the players they have.

“They can really do that to teams – they give you the feeling you have to turn up to every game because otherwise they will be there.”

Van Dijk highlighted the importance of defending effectively, aiming for a clean sheet, and finding ways to exploit City’s weaknesses. Reflecting on past seasons, he pointed out how City’s relentless consistency and ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes have set the standard for success in the league.

Despite showing great respect for Pep Guardiola’s team, Van Dijk expressed confidence in Liverpool’s ability to rise to the occasion and secure a statement victory. With reports suggesting a win at Anfield would extend Liverpool’s lead over City to 11 points, the pressure is mounting on the defending champions.

Having recently showcased his tenacity with standout performances, Van Dijk appears ready for the fight. All eyes will be on the Reds as they aim to deliver another memorable win in their pursuit of Premier League glory.