Having finished second the previous season, Liverpool had high hopes to win their first league title since 1990.

That week's two results started a freefall of 13 matches without victory (including 11 league games) and a dismal run of only two wins in 16 league matches (both away at Southampton and West Ham United) which ended such title hopes.

A League Cup win following a 2–0 victory over arch-rivals Manchester United was the sole glorious moment of a disappointing season.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.