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Mac Allister and Van Dijk reject title-race sidelining and praise Iraola's approach
October 30, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Mac Allister dismissed claims Liverpool are out of the title race, while Van Dijk defended Andoni Iraola's high-press style ahead of Sunday's Arsenal match.
- Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in the League Cup, reaching the quarterfinals with a fifth straight win, and will host Bournemouth.
- Mac Allister told Sky Sports the title race is not confined to Arsenal and Manchester City, saying "at the end of the day, we are Liverpool."
- Van Dijk said Liverpool's current risk-taking, pressing style is not a copy of Jürgen Klopp's era and demands players read play under pressure.
- Liverpool sit fourth in the league on 15 points, behind leaders Arsenal and Manchester City on 21 and third-placed Brighton.