Liverpool was defeated by Manchester United at home in this round of the Premier League's highlight match. Captain Van Dijk talked about related topics in an interview after the game.

Liverpool captain Van Dijk insists that the belief in taking all three points is always higher than the option of keeping a tie - as the defending champion's previous performance has proved, only those who dare to take risks can reap rewards. Although this strategy has failed to work in the last three Premier League games (all goals conceded after the 84th minute), the Dutch centre-back still believes it is the right direction.

Four of the first five wins this season were secured by goals after 88 minutes. But after suffering four consecutive defeats (also the first time since 2014 for Liverpool Club), this obsession with winning may need to be re-examined. Van Dijk's statement is undoubtedly good news for Arsenal - Arteta's team is currently 3 points ahead of second-place Manchester City and 4 points ahead of Liverpool. The Gunners naturally hope that the defending champion will continue to lose points.

"We never try to keep a tie, especially at home," Van Dijk said after Manchester United's Harry Maguire scored the winning goal in the 84th minute (the home team's Gakpo had equalized six minutes earlier). "We always pursue victory. After the equalizer, we have full momentum to strive for a 2-1 lead. When this moment comes, you must seize it with all your strength. "

When asked whether the current situation would change this philosophy, the Dutch international responded: "This should be asked to the coach. Just lost and said These are easy, but I am eager to win. I hope we can get back to the winning track in the future, just like we did in the past. We almost never deliberately seek draws, but I have no impression. "

From seven consecutive wins at the beginning of the season to four consecutive losses now, the team's momentum has plummeted. This situation has caused anxiety among generals and fans, but Van Dijk firmly believes that the defending champion will regroup. "Everyone can feel this emotion. After returning from the international break with three consecutive defeats, everyone is looking forward to a new look - us even more so, " he added, "The last four consecutive losses was before I joined... We have experienced the test of different difficulties, and this is always a challenge that must be met. "

"We must We have to take responsibility, and the most important thing is to stay united, stick to the belief, and continue to improve the areas that need improvement - there are a lot of things that need to be improved, and we have to work hard to find stability. We have no place to hide, we have to move forward, and Wednesday (the Champions League against Frankfurt) is a new opportunity.