We are in December – Virgil van Dijk dismisses early title talk for Liverpool

"Don’t listen to the reaction of the people – they will be very harsh on him, in my opinion," the Reds skipper said of Caoimhin Kelleher. 

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has brushed aside talk of a Premier League title charge . Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is steeling himself for a gruelling December after brushing aside all talk of a Premier League title charge.

The Reds sit seven points clear of second-placed Chelsea after Wednesday night’s topsy-turvy 3-3 draw at Newcastle, a game which illustrated the challenge which lies ahead for Arne Slot’s men.