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Arne Slot explains why he celebrated more than usual after Virgil van Dijk winner – Liverpool FC

April 13, 2025
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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot allowed his relief to give way to something more celebratory after seeing his side snatch a late 2-1 win at home to West Ham which brought the Premier League title within two victories.

Virgil van Dijk‘s 89th-minute header, just four minutes after the Hammers had equalised, clinched three points that Slot accepted they may not have fully deserved.

At the final whistle the Dutchman produced a rare show of emotion, celebrating with a double fist pump in front of the Kop in the knowledge that a record-equalling 20th league championship has almost been secured.

“It was a big relief. Ali made sure they didn’t score earlier, they had multiple chances to score the 1-1 in the second half,” said Slot, whose 36 wins in his first 50 matches is seven better than the previous bests of Joe Fagan and Sir Kenny Dalglish.

“To me it felt after West Ham scored, the way the second half went, we could expect to score more but our fans and players thought differently.

“From the moment they scored the 1-1 we started playing again, we started pressing again, the fans were really loud at that time.

“We saved a big set-piece for a very important moment because in the modern game, set-pieces are important.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2025: Liverpool's Luis Díaz celebrates after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mohamed Salah, celebrating the signing of a new contract, did not score but his cross for Luis Diaz‘s 18th-minute effort was his 45th Premier League goal involvement (27 goals, 18 assists) and the most in a 38-game season.

But it was another player who is set to sign a new two-year deal this week, Van Dijk, who played the decisive role – although Alisson would argue his saves, particularly in the second half, were equally as important.

Minutes after the Dutch defender’s attempted clearance went in off Andy Robertson he headed home to start the title party.

“It would not be completely fair to only talk about them but as a manager what you are looking for is always the ones who have already achieved a lot in their career to step up in the most important moments,” added Slot.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield on April 13, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield on April 13, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“It is always at the end of the season, moments getting bigger and bigger and bigger. All three showed up.

“Alisson had probably his best game of the season, Virgil scored the header that got us three points and Mo was again very important in the first goal and really lively in the first half.

“I saw the Mo Salah again from the first parts of the season.”

Salah gave West Ham wing-back Ollie Scales a torrid time before the 19-year-old was substituted just before the hour.

“It was important he had that experience. He was playing against the best player in terms of goals and assists arguably in the world. Great education for him,” said Hammers boss Graham Potter.

West Ham have taken just two points from the last five matches but Potter, who took over from Julen Lopetegui in January, was satisfied with their display at Anfield.

“The performance was really positive, probably the best since we have been here,” he added.

“The balance between defence and attack was good against a top team in an emotional environment.

“We showed resilience, which hasn’t always been there, and second half I thought it was a strong performance.”

Liverpool 2-1 West Ham

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2025: Liverpool's Luis Díaz (C) celebrates with team-mates Mohamed Salah (L) and Curtis Jones (R) after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2025: Liverpool's Luis Díaz (C) celebrates with team-mates Mohamed Salah (L) and Curtis Jones (R) after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)



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