Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has ended any uncertainty about his future by signing a new two-year contract that commits him to Anfield until the summer of 2027. The 33-year-old Netherlands international’s previous terms were scheduled to expire once this season concludes and for many months it was unclear if an agreement would be found.

Virgil van Dijk reckons that Liverpool will have to win one more game to lift the Premier League title, but is planning a team celebration if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night to confirm an early coronation.

ArnoldIn the maelstrom of a Premier League run-in that could end with silverware at Anfield, Liverpool fans were