Virgil van Dijk explains how Liverpool can catch Manchester City in Premier League title race

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are not focused on Manchester City and has called for calm as the Reds aim to keep pace with the Premier League leaders. “They are the champions and the best team in the league but we will try everything to be as good as we can," said the Dutch defender. “We don’t have to look at others, we just want to look at the games we have and the next challenge we have is Watford away, which is going to be a tough game. For us, the challenge is to win or try to win every game. “The season is very long. They are not going to win every game 5-0 and are going to have tough games like everyone else. “We need to look at what we have ahead of us – that is more important than looking at someone else. It is the only way forward.” Van Dijk will be back in action for the Netherlands during the international break against France and Germany.

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