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Virgil van Dijk: Our aim is to retain the Premier League title

Virgil van Dijk has expressed his pride at winning the Premier League while challenging Liverpool to retain the title next season.

Jürgen Klopp’s side were crowned champions last month and registered their 29th top-flight win of a remarkable campaign by beating Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

That victory restored the Reds’ 23-point lead at the top of the table and Van Dijk believes such consistency will again be key if they are to repeat their success next term.

“I’m very proud, I’m very happy to deliver the title for the fans who have been waiting for so long,” the No.