Watkins says that Van Dijk and Konate are world-class defenders, and he’s not wrong. Indeed, Liverpool have the second-best defensive record in the Premier League for good reason. Interestingly though, Watkins has a really good record against Van Dijk as a player.

Liverpool were furious after Aston Villa's second goal was not ruled out for John McGinn's handball in the build-up

This Premier League title race was always likely to take some twists — and Liverpool’s trip to Villa Park duly provided one. A frantic, frenetic match where the momentum swung wildly between the two teams ultimately finished 2-2,