Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was delighted with his brace for their rout of Watford.

The Dutchman admits it was a "special night".

Van Dijk said: "It was a little bit special obviously but from us it was a great performance overall. We dominated and played well.

"It is very nice to be on the score-sheet as well. Trent [Alexander-Arnold']s crossing and delivery is top class. He has been showing it already throughout the season and tonight to get three assists is special.

"We can't do anything with people's opinions on the race. We just need to focus on the games that are ahead of us.

"We were all ready and up for it. We wanted to show our fans that we can play like this all season. We enjoyed it.

"I'm not worrying about anyone else apart from what is in the dressing room. I am just enjoying it."

He added: "It was great to score in front of the Kop and to keep a clean sheet was even more important.

"We kept pushing and motivating each other to score more and more. To get a chance for Divock Origi is amazing. He was lively and he was involved. I am very happy for him to get a goal."