‘It was a great rivalry on the pitch’ – Virgil van Dijk says he always enjoyed Liverpool’s battles with Man City despite guilty verdict

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has reflected on his team's fierce rivalry with Manchester City, stating that he always enjoyed their battles on the pitch despite a recent guilty verdict.

The remarks highlight the intense sporting competition between the two clubs in recent seasons. Van Dijk's comments emphasize the respect and thrill of competing at the highest level of English football, even as off-pitch or administrative outcomes create new developments surrounding the clubs.