Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make Anfield "horrible" for opponents in the coming months as his team seek to get their Premier League title challenge over the line.

Newcastle United will have to combat an enthused Anfield home crowd when they visit Merseyside on Wednesday evening, with Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk urging supporters to make the stadium atmosphere 'horrible' for their opposition.

Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool fans to turn Anfield into a ‘horrible’ atmosphere to fuel their title charge.

Virgil van Dijk has been in a title-winning position before with Liverpool and knows what needs to be done to get over the line.

Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool fans to make "Anfield horrible" for opposition teams ahead of the Premier League title run-in.

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Liverpool also have the advantage of playing seven of their remaining 11 Premier League matches at home, and Van Dijk believes the crowd can play a huge part

Cody Gakpo has explained what Virgil van Dijk did in the Liverpool dressing room following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat of Manchester City on Sunday. Liverpool’s win over the champions at the Etihad extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points and puts them in a superb position to go on and win their 20th league title.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the club's fans to make Anfield a "nightmare" for visiting teams in the coming months, as his side strives to secure the Premier League title.

Captain Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool’s players and fans to make Anfield a “horrible” place for opponents during the Premier League title run-in. Liverpool are 11 points clear of second-placed Arsenal at the top of the table with 11 games remaining after Monday’s [NZT] 2-0 win at the home of champions Manchester City.