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'When the free-kick went in, I was getting nervous': Virgil van Dijk admits he was concerned Manchester City would deny Liverpool the title on Thursday night... but hails 'incredible' team-mates after being crowned Premier League champions

Virgil van Dijk has admitted he was worried Manchester City would turnaround their clash against Chelsea and deny Liverpool the title after Kevin De Bruyne's goal from a free-kick.

Liverpool and Van Dijk were finally crowned champions on Thursday night after the Blues' 2-1 win over City – giving them the title with an incredible seven games of the season to spare.

But the Dutch defender admitted he had his doubts that it would be wrapped up before they face City next week when De Bruyne bagged a fantastic equaliser from a free-kick – before Willian secured the win with a penalty.