How Liverpool’s current crop stack up to bridge the gap

It has been 28 long years since Liverpool won a league title but after spending almost €200m in the transfer window, more than any other club, some pundits are suggesting their new squad is finally worthy of comparison with the last Anfield side to finish top of the table — Kenny Dalglish’s champions of 1989-90.

By Chris Hatherall

It has been 28 long years since Liverpool won a league title but after spending almost €200m in the transfer window, more than any other club, some pundits are suggesting their new squad is finally worthy of comparison with the last Anfield side to finish top of the table — Kenny Dalglish’s champions of 1989-90.