Liverpool have previous when it comes to blowing leads in pursuit of that much-coveted 1st Premier league title.
Liverpool hold an eight-point advantage at the top of the Premier League.
However, Liverpool were also seven points clear at the halfway stage of last season, only to be pipped at the post by City, while Kenny Dalglish, Gerard Houllier, Rafael Benitez and Brendan Rodgers have all seen their teams squander leads of varying sizes in chasing the title.
1990/91
Manager: Kenny Dalglish
Biggest lead: Eight points after 13 games
Final position: Second
Gap to eventual champions: Seven points
2002/03
Manager: Gerard Houllier
Biggest lead: Seven points after 12 games (*had played a game more than second-placed Arsenal)
Final position: Fifth
Gap to eventual champions: 19 points
2008/09
Manager: Rafael Benitez
Biggest lead: Four points after 21 games (*Manchester United were five points behind, but had only played 19 games)
Final position: Second
Gap to eventual champions: Four points
2013/14
Manager: Brendan Rodgers
Biggest lead: Five points after 35 games (*Man City were six points behind, but had only played 34 games)
Final position: Second
Gap to eventual champions: Two points
2018/19
Manager: Jurgen Klopp
Biggest lead: Nine points after 20 games (*Manchester City were 10 points behind, but had only played 19 games)
Final position: Second
Gap to eventual champions: One point
So why have Liverpool been so susceptible to bottling the title from dominant positions and will this trend continue or why will this season be any different?
Liverpool's Title Collapses
posted on 2/12/19
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by TBone Steak Roysters (U3947)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by TheWhiteWall (U17633)
posted 1 minute ago
Anyone denying now that not winning the league from this position is not a collapse is a liar.
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Your team had had a bigger collapse this season. You collapsed on the first day
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Not one of ur better retorts t bone
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Just saying the truth, He can't talk about another team collapsing when his team gave up on the opening day.
posted on 3/12/19
comment by TBone Steak Roysters (U3947)
posted 18 hours, 53 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by TBone Steak Roysters (U3947)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by TheWhiteWall (U17633)
posted 1 minute ago
Anyone denying now that not winning the league from this position is not a collapse is a liar.
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Your team had had a bigger collapse this season. You collapsed on the first day
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Not one of ur better retorts t bone
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Just saying the truth, He can't talk about another team collapsing when his team gave up on the opening day.
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Yes I can. And I just did.
posted on 3/12/19
Teams in transition are allowed to do that
posted on 3/12/19
There’s 24 games to go and we’re 8 points ahead. It’s hardly in the bag, especially considering Leicester are arguably in better form than us and have a lot less games to play.
I know that doesn’t fit your agenda though, so you guys just run with whatever makes you feel good 👍
posted on 7/12/19
14 points. Now will that qualify as a bottle job?
posted on 7/12/19
Whilst we probably deserve credit for having played well during the seasons you’ve mentioned it is a question that really needs looking at ... if we drop into the Europa I hand on heart believe we will lose the league again this season but should we win or draw in the week I think we’ve got a massive opportunity to win it this season
posted on 7/12/19
Oh it's theirs
posted on 7/12/19
comment by TheWhiteWall (U17633)
posted 52 minutes ago
14 points. Now will that qualify as a bottle job?
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Why are you obsessed with this?
posted on 7/12/19
comment by TheWhiteWall (U17633)
posted 53 minutes ago
14 points. Now will that qualify as a bottle job?
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Would be the ultimate bottle job.
posted on 7/12/19
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