Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was noticed swapping shirts with an Arsenal participant within the tunnel following their draw at Anfield.
It had appeared just like the Gunners would possibly safe a uncommon victory at Anfield when Gabriel Magalhaes headed them in entrance after simply three minutes.
However the dwelling aspect equalised via an excellent purpose from Mohamed Salah, his 16th in all competitions this season.
Talking after the match, Van Dijk mentioned he was disenchanted Liverpool solely managed to safe a draw.
“Disillusioned nevertheless it was a giant battle, an excellent sport to be concerned in,” mentioned the Liverpool captain.
“Arsenal is an excellent crew, after all, however I believe we had alternatives to win the sport and sadly we did not. It was intense for either side I believe and we transfer on.
“Another level than we began [with], in order that’s clearly a optimistic.”
In a while, Van Dijk was noticed swapping shirts with Arsenal’s goalscorer, Gabriel, within the tunnel at Anfield.
Issues are set to be much less pleasant when the 2 groups meet once more on the Emirates on January 7 within the third spherical of the FA Cup.
They’re additionally attributable to face one another within the reverse fixture within the Premier League on February 4.
When requested if he believes Arsenal will push Liverpool all the best way for the title this season, Van Dijk added: “They’re hoping for consistency as nicely and I believe they have been doing it fairly nicely since final 12 months.
“We’re doing it fairly nicely this 12 months and hopefully we are able to preserve that going and let’s have a look at the place we’re at in February, March – that interval – after which we are able to actually push on hopefully.”
Liverpool subsequent face Burnley away from dwelling on Boxing Day, whereas Arsenal host West Ham on December 28.
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