'we Deserve This': Van Dijk Hails Liverpool's Record-equalling Title Win

Virgil van Dijk hailed Liverpool's latest Premier League triumph as special after the Reds crushed Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday to clinch a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.

Arne Slot's men needed just a point to seal the title but delivered a thrilling performance at Anfield, much to the delight of the packed home crowd. Tottenham briefly threatened to spoil the celebrations when Dominic Solanke headed them into an early lead, but Liverpool responded emphatically. First-half goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo turned the match around before Mohamed Salah and a Destiny Udogie own goal completed the rout.

Reflecting on the emotional afternoon, Van Dijk, who lifted the trophy as captain, said it was a moment he and his teammates would never take for granted.

Its special and its something that we dont take for granted. Its amazing, Van Dijk said. A lot of emotions before the game, during the whole week, but we got the job done and we are truly deserved champions of England. The most beautiful club in the world and I think we deserve all of this. Lets enjoy the next couple of weeks and let it sink in.