Arsenal fans picked up on what Virgil van Dijk nearly said during his post-match interview following the draw against Aston Villa.

Arsenal fans believe they caught what Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk nearly said during his post-match interview after their 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.

The Reds secured a point at Villa Park after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s second-half equalizer. Arne Slot’s side initially led through Mohamed Salah, but goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead at halftime. Despite leveling the score, Liverpool might see the result as two points dropped, especially after Darwin Nunez missed a glaring chance from close range.

The draw extended Liverpool’s lead over Arsenal to eight points at the top of the Premier League, though the Gunners have a game in hand.

During his post-match interview on TNT Sports, Van Dijk’s comments caught the attention of Arsenal fans, who thought he almost said “Credit to Arsenal” instead of Aston Villa.

One fan reacted: “Living in his head rent-free.”
Another joked: “We have Merino playing up front and he’s already scared of us.”
A third simply called it: “The Arsenal aura.”

However, not all fans agreed. Some dismissed the claims, with one stating: “He said credit to us and Aston Villa, not Arsenal.” Another quipped: “This will be their trophy when they don’t win the league.”

Liverpool will face Arsenal at Anfield on May 10 in a potentially decisive clash in the title race. The Gunners, however, will need to maintain their own form and hope Liverpool drop more points, especially as they navigate an attacking injury crisis affecting Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz.