This was captain Steven Gerrard's final season at the club due to the expiration of his contract, ending his 17-year spell at Liverpool.

Hopes were high at Liverpool, after a title run the previous season had seen them finish runners-up to eventual champions Manchester City.

Following the sale of star striker Luis Suárez in the summer, the club spent £117 million on ten new arrivals to Anfield.

[6] Despite this awful spell, the Reds eventually recovered after the New Year, and embarked on a 12-match unbeaten run, lifting hopes of Champions League qualification.

However, after losing to Manchester United, Liverpool then suffered another poor run, which saw them win just twice in their last eight games.