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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pointed to Arsenal's defensive record as a benchmark for success after their win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Both the Gunners and the Merseyside outfit were in Champions League action on Tuesday night, with Arsenal claiming a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in Prague thanks to a Mikel Merino brace and a Bukayo Saka penalty.

Over at Anfield, Liverpool secured all three points with a 1-0 victory over Real thanks to a second-half goal from Alexis Mac Allister.

The win also marked a second consecutive clean sheet for Liverpool, while Arsenal have now kept eight in a row thanks to their victory in the Czech Republic.

Arsenal still have a seven-point lead over Liverpool in the Premier League table, as well as a six-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City.

Speaking after Liverpool's win over Real Madrid, Van Dijk explained why he's looking at Arsenal's defensive record as their aspiration, making clear how the Liverpool dressing room really feels about their title rivals.

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