Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has predicted that Arsenal will defeat Crystal Palace when both sides meet in the Premier League on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
The Netherlands defender also stated that Liverpool must secure victory against Tottenham Hotspur to seal the Premier League title this season.
Speaking to The Times, Van Dijk said winning the Premier League title this week without kicking a ball would be a pleasant outcome.
However, the 33-year-old expects Mikel Arteta’s side to triumph in their home fixture against Crystal Palace.
“I expect Arsenal to win at home but, yeah, if it doesn't happen, then I think it would be nice to be together,” Van Dijk said.
“So, however that may look, we will discuss in the next couple of days. But if Arsenal just win that game, as they probably expect they will do against a very good Crystal Palace, then we have to do our job at the weekend.”
Liverpool will be crowned champions on Wednesday night if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace.
Arne Slot’s men are currently 13 points ahead of Arsenal and can secure the title on Sunday by defeating Tottenham, should the Gunners win during the week.
