Fans convinced Liverpool star Van Dijk asked referee very cheeky question after fuming with decision against Arsenal

FOOTIE fans are convinced Virgil van Dijk asked referee Chris Kavanagh if he’d “BEEN DRINKING” during Liverpool’s clash with Arsenal.

The Kop defender was far from happy with the official’s decision to award the Gunners a free kick in the 52nd minute of the Anfield clash.

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Virgil van Dijk was far from happy with referee Chris Kavanagh in the second half of Liverpool’s clash with Arsenal[/caption]

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The Reds star appeared to ask the official if he’d been drinking[/caption]

And he appeared to ask Kavanagh if he’d a pre-Christmas beverage after the call had gone against him.

The Dutchman made a drinking gesture with his right hand before seemingly asking the ref if he’d had a cheeky tipple.

One footie fan said: “Van Dijk has just asked the referee if he’s been drinking?”

Another said: “Van Dijk has definitely had enough of this ref.”

And another said: “Has Van Dijk just asked if the refs been drinking.”

One remarked: “Virgil van Dijk to the referee – ‘Have you been drinking?’

“Complete with hand gestures and all.

And another said: “Captain Van Dijk asked the ref if he’s been drinking and got no booking.”

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Mohammed Salah rescued a point for Liverpool in the 72nd minute[/caption]

The crunch Anfield clash ended in a 1-1 draw – which meant the visitors will top the Premier League table at Christmas.

Gabriel Magalhaes broke the deadlock in the fourth minute with a well-placed header into the far corner.

Mohamed Salah drew the Merseysiders level in the 29th minute with a sumptuous near-post finish after jinking past Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Jurgen Klopp‘s troops should have sealed the three points in the 72nd minute following a breakneck speed counterattack.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had the goal at his mercy after being put through by Salah.

But the fullback somehow managed to hit the crossbar – much to the frustration of the Anfield faithful.

Mikel Arteta will have no doubt been happy to leave Merseyside with a point as it’s ensured his charges will top the Premier League table at Christmas.

Arsenal will be back in action on Thursday, welcoming the in-form West Ham to the Emirates.

Liverpool, meanwhile, will travel to Turf Moor on Boxing Day to take on Burnley.