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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool 'Not Getting Carried Away' with Premier League Lead

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Virgil van Dijk has said Liverpool aren't "getting carried away" with their 16-point lead at summit of the Premier League, adding that their advantage doesn't mean anything yet.

The Reds increased their cushion at the top of the table after defeating rivals Manchester United 2-0 on Sunday. Defending champions Manchester City drew 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday to fall further off the pace.

Liverpool's players have become accustomed to questions about the likely end of the club's 30-year wait for a top-flight title, and Van Dijk said the Merseysiders will stay on their toes until the end, per Goal's Neil Jones:

"How many guys have you been interviewing from us?