Keown raves about Van Dijk-Gomez partnership

Martin Keown has declared that Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez could form ‘a great Premier League partnership’ after their impressive display in the 4-0 win against West Ham.

Opposing forward Marko Arnautovic cut a frustrated figure as he tried, to no avail, to find a way past the pair.

Both defenders looked assured and comfortable virtually throughout, and Keown reckons the pairing has huge potential.

“I was seriously impressed by the partnership of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk in the centre of Liverpool’s defence,” Arsenal legend Keown replied when asked what caught his eye in the victory against the Hammers.

“There will be few better partnerships in the Premier League this season.

“I have been arguing for some time that Gomez should be playing in that position and against West Ham, he showed why.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Saturday, October 14, 2017: Liverpool’s Joe Gomez during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Marko Arnautovic is the sort of player who will cause defenders problems if you don’t get on top of him quickly. Liverpool’s centre-backs swatted him like a fly.”

Keown reckons that Gomez could nail down the starting spot, leapfrogging the injured Dejan Lovren.

“There will be bigger tests to come this season but Gomez and Van Dijk purred around the pitch like a pair of Rolls-Royces,” he enthused.

“On Sunday’s evidence, Dejan Lovren will find it tough to win back his place. These two have the makings of a great Premier League partnership.”

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