Liverpool “really deserved” to become Premier League champion, Van Dijk says | Football News

Liverpool beat Totterham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield to win the Premier League title with a four-game victory.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said winning the Premier League is an achievement, which the club will never be taken for granted as Mersey Racing beat Tottenham's Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to finish the 20th top title in front of running Anfield.

Liverpool's victory on Sunday put Arne Slot's side in second-place Arsenal with 15 points, with four games left this season as they only won the championship for the second time in their Premier League era.

Van Dijk told Sky Sports that it was so special when the players won honors around Anfield, which was something we didn't take for granted. Today is amazing. ”

“We did a lot of emotions before the game, all week. We got the job done and we really deserved to be the champions in England.

“This is the most beautiful club in the world. I think we deserve all of that. Let's enjoy the next few weeks and let it sink.”

Liverpool canceled the Premier League trophy for the first time five years ago during the pandemic on the 19th, when fans were not allowed to celebrate their first league title in 30 years in the stadium.

However, this time fans appeared in a crowded Anfield, waving the players with the club's national anthem, and you'll never walk alone.

“Yes, of course, I'm desperate to hope that they are (here), for all the fans around the world, for the fans here, but for us, too.”

“We have won two Premier League trophys in five years, so it’s still a good achievement. ​​”

Liverpool also beat the Spurs 6-3 in the reverse match in December, when the red ocean ushered in Anfield’s team bus, Slot said they can’t let fans down.

“Obviously, we're not going to lose this game. Everyone on the bus said, 'We're not going to lose this game.'

“They always find a way to win. (I) not only for the players, but also for the people standing here – the sports director, my staff. We should give them a big applause.

“Let's forget that this is the second (title) in 35 years. It's the second in five years!”