Liverpool didn’t get far in the FA Cup, was knocked out of the Champions League, and lost in the League Cup final. But they still have a good chance to crown their season with a trophy – and a major one. With eight rounds to go, they have a solid lead over Arsenal and are closing in on the Premier League title. Still, some believe that’s not enough – that just winning the title isn’t sufficient and that Liverpool could’ve had a much better season. This kind of thinking, voiced by Michael Owen, first angered Virgil van Dijk and then Reds manager Arne Slot.Shocking revelation: Klopp didn’t want Salah, but BVB player!The Liverpool manager didn’t take kindly to what he heard. And here’s what he heard…”It’s been frustrating the last few weeks. Liverpool could’ve had a phenomenal season. If they win the Premier League, it’ll still be fantastic, but with a slightly bitter taste. The dust will settle. Everyone will realize that the Premier League is ‘just’ the Premier League” said Michael Owen.Reds’ legend: ‘Please give Salah whatever he wants’Arne Slot was, to put it mildly, stunned by Owen’s comments. He pointed out that the former England striker never won the league with Liverpool — only with Manchester United.”Allow me, I’ll try to understand. Virgil is a bit frustrated because winning ‘just’ the Premier League isn’t enough? Michael played for us, didn’t he? So, he’s aware of the fact that we’ve won the league once in the last 35 years. If you’re able to win the title with this club, then nothing else matters. If you were doing it ten times in a row, I’d understand people saying: ‘Oh, but you’re only winning the Premier League.’ Strange remarks, a strange question. I agree with Virgil” said the Dutch coach.Jota heads it home for Liverpool’s 100th Merseyside Derby winSlot was referring the post match interview which his captain had when Owen was in the studio and said all this about the Premier League title.“Well, I think we have to change that narrative a little bit. We’re fighting for the biggest prize of the season, we worked so hard for it, 20 teams are working so hard to be on top of the Premier League. We have eight games to go, we know what’s at stake, we have to go for it, we have to fight, we have to enjoy the whole ride and then let’s see. Like I said, it’s still looking very special in my eyes. I think what you said, at the start of the season, I think no one expected us to even try to fight on all four fronts, obviously we’re at the stage now where we’re still fighting for the biggest, and that’s the reality. It’s still a possibility that this season will be very, very special“ replied Van Dijk to Owen‘s comments.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 31Saturday14:30: (5.20) Everton (3.60) Arsenal (1.80)17:00: (2.40) Crystal Palace (3.40) Brighton (2.95)17:00: (2.80) Ipswich (3.25) Wolverhampton (2.60)17:00: (3.20) West Ham (3.50) Bournemouth (2.35)19:30: (2.05) Aston Villa (3.60) Nott.Forest (3.90)Sunday16:00: (3.40) Brentford (3.60) Chelsea (2.20)16:00: (4.20) Fulham (3.80) Liverpool (1.90)16:00: (1.40) Tottenham (4.80) Southampton (7.75)18:30: (3.45) Man.Utd. (3.50) Man.City (2.20)Monday22:00: (6.50) Leicester (4.30) Newcastle (1.50)***odds are subject to change***
