Virgil van Dijk issues threat to Liverpool squad as 'fantastic' Arsenal await

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Search Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has sent a warning to his team-mates ahead of their Premier League title race showdown with Arsenal.

Virgil van Dijk has warned Liverpool about the threat of Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)

Virgil van Dijk has cautioned that Liverpool must raise their standards if they are to hold onto their Premier League crown.

Nevertheless, Van Dijk acknowledged the manner in which Liverpool are shipping goals - having conceded four across their opening triumphs against Bournemouth and Newcastle - represents a significant concern.

The Netherlands centre-back argues this should be a greater source of anxiety for Liverpool than Arsenal's £300million transfer splurge as the Gunners attempt to hunt down and surpass the champions.

Many teams improved their squad but it is down to us personally to find the consistency and win games and nothing else matters.

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"In the other years we were successful, we didn't look at the other teams.

The Premier League has no easy games so it doesn't really matter who you are going to face - it is always going to be difficult, especially when we're at the stage we're at right now where the transfer window is still open.

Liverpool have conceded four goals in two games this season (Image: Getty Images)

"Things could still happen in and out and after the international break, we have the team to go forward." Van Dijk highlighted the need to improve at set pieces, which proved their achilles heel once more against Newcastle.

Despite the remarkable fighting spirit displayed, he emphasised that tightening up defensively must be their priority.

He continued: "After you win a game, then it is maybe easier to give an answer.

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