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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk relishing battle with Erling Haaland

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is relishing his forthcoming personal challenge with Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

The two title rivals meet at Anfield on Sunday in the biggest game of the season so far when the irresistible force of the Norway striker will come up against the immovable object which is Van Dijk.

Both players are currently in peak form and their duel will be a game within the game but the Dutchman knows it will not just be the result of their individual battle which will determine the outcome.

"It’s obviously going to be a massive game for both sides and I’m really looking forward to the challenge of facing the treble winners.

"It’s always good to come up against one of the best and most in-form strikers in the world.

"He is a natural goalscorer, he has proven it and his numbers are speaking for themselves so it will be a tough afternoon but it’s a battle I am looking forward to."

Asked if Haaland, who has scored three times in six appearances for City against Liverpool – well down on his average of almost a goal a game – has caused him problems in the past Van Dijk added: "Of course.

"I’ve caused him problems, he’s caused me problems – that’s how it works. These battles are always tough.

"But like I said I think he is looking forward to it and I’m looking forward to it."

While the title race is a long way from being decided on Sunday a win for Liverpool would put them four points ahead of City with 10 matches remaining.

Liverpool’s record at Anfield against them is good as they have lost just once – two years ago – since 2003, winning 13 of the last 20 fixtures on home soil.

However, Van Dijk insists nothing should be read into the outcome of this weekend’s game.

"There’s too long to go. Obviously it is a

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