Final run-in for Premier League season
The end of season run-in has begun as the final international break came to a close. Players have returned to their club sides, and teams have shifted their focus towards the Premier League title race. With about nine sides battling relegation, six competing for European places, and two in the mid-table pack, Arsenal and Manchester City top the league and are set for a nail-biting clash.
Arsenal in driving seat
Arsenal currently leads the league table and is in the driving seat ahead of Manchester City. With an eight-point lead over City and with an extra game played, Arsenal is looking good heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
Key clashes ahead
The remainder of the season will see some crucial fixtures played out, with key clashes set to take place between top teams. The head-to-head encounter between Arsenal and City is one such game that football fans are excited about, along with a tie against Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk’s message pleases Arsenal ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City match
Ahead of Liverpool’s match against City, Virgil van Dijk has sent a message that could give Arsenal fans a reason to celebrate. Van Dijk has expressed his hopes that Liverpool can come out victorious against City, which would put Arsenal in position to potentially move 11 points clear at the weekend.
Van Dijk’s previous encounters with Haaland
Van Dijk has faced Erling Haaland six times before, winning five and losing one. Haaland has scored twice against Liverpool – once while playing for Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League and once while playing for City in the Premier League.
Doubts over Haaland’s fitness
There are concerns over Haaland’s fitness ahead of the huge clash against Liverpool. The player has been struggling with a groin issue, and it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to play.
Tensions between Liverpool and Manchester City
The relationship between Liverpool and Manchester City has been rocky in recent years, with bad blood emerging between the clubs and their fan bases. However, some friendships still exist, such as that between Van Dijk and his fellow Dutch national teammate Nathan Ake, who plays for City.
Van Dijk puts friendship aside
Van Dijk has said that friendships will be left aside when Liverpool takes on City on the pitch, describing it as ‘war’. It’s clear that both teams have a lot to play for in this game, and the stakes are very high.
First of seven matches for Liverpool
This game against City is the first of seven matches that Liverpool must play in April. The next few weeks promise to be busy and challenging for the team as they look to secure their place in the Champions League for next season.
In summary, the Premier League title race is heating up as we head towards the final stretch of games. With tensions high between Liverpool and Manchester City, expectations are sky-high for their upcoming clash. All eyes will be on these two top teams as they battle it out for glory on the football pitch.
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