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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reacted to the Reds 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his frustration after Everton snatched a last-minute point in the Merseyside derby.
The Reds were on the cusp of going nine points clear at the top of the table, but James Tarkowski's stunning goal deep into added time sparked wild celebrations.
Van Dijk felt that Everton's aggressive and direct approach was typical of their "cup final" mentality against Liverpool.
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Everton last minute goal crash Liverpool's hope of going nine points clear in the title race
Liverpool failed to secure all three points against Everton at Goodison Park as they dropped vital points in the title race.
"They do the same things that they always do, they are very direct, the fight for the first ball, the second ball," he told TNT Sport after the game.
"Obviously we all know this is their cup final and they will try do everything in their power to make it difficult and try and win," Van Dijk added.
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"We have seen it last year, we saw how difficult they made it and this year you see them scoring at the end. It is a big boost for them but a blow for us."
The draw was a setback for Liverpool, who will now face Wolves in their next Premier League game on Sunday at Anfield.
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