I'll start things off:
Team: Liverpool
League Position: 4th
Season High: Chelsea away. We had a really difficult set of fixtures to start the season and although we'd already won at Arsenal and were unlucky to only draw away to Spurs, it was after the Chelsea game that you could see that they weren't one off performances and we were a match for anybody in the League this season. 2-1 flattered Chelsea that day.
Season Low: Sunderland away. We had some rotten luck that day and their late equaliser, coinciding with Mane leaving for the African Nations really knocked the stuffing out of our season.
Player of the Season: Mane. He added things to our side that we've missed for years - pace, power, directness and goals from wide positions. You could see just how influential he was to the side when he was away throughout January and ultimately that spell was the difference between us clinging on to a top 4 spot and challenging Chelsea for the title.
Young Player of the Season: Trent Alexander Arnold. The biggest compliment you can give him is that it's easy to forget he's a kid. He's probably the most all round talent we've had come through the academy since Gerrard - it's going to be interesting to see whether he ends up at fullback or whether Klopp plays him more in his natural midfield role moving forward.
Most Improved Player: Mignolet. Started the season relatively well but you always had that nagging doubt in the back of your mind that a mistake was always around the corner. I wasn't surprised he was dropped for Karius mid-season as Klopp clearly signed him as first choice but it was harsh on Mignolet. Since coming back into the side he's been outstanding though and as good as any other keeper in the League.
Best Signing: Mane. As above really - he was exactly the type of forward we needed, offering us things that none of our other attacking players could. Looks a bargain at £30m now.
Worst Signing: Karius. Who knows whether this will be true in the long term but of our summer signings he's shown the least so far. Was fortunate to get his chance in the side and cost us points in several games before losing his place.
Summary: Had you offered me 4th at the start of the season I'd have probably taken it but it's hard not to think what might have been had we had a bit of luck with injuries etc around the turn of the year. We've shown that we're a match for anybody on our day but the lack of depth to our squad and no cover for key players ultimately cost us a chance of challenging for the title.
Grade: B-
Expectations for Next Season: Consolidating our place in the top 4 and hopefully, by adding greater depth and quality to our squad, pushing harder for the title.
Team: Liverpool
League Position: 4th
Season High: Chelsea away. We had a really difficult set of fixtures to start the season and although we'd already won at Arsenal and were unlucky to only draw away to Spurs, it was after the Chelsea game that you could see that they weren't one off performances and we were a match for anybody in the League this season. 2-1 flattered Chelsea that day.
Season Low: Sunderland away. We had some rotten luck that day and their late equaliser, coinciding with Mane leaving for the African Nations really knocked the stuffing out of our season.
Player of the Season: Mane. He added things to our side that we've missed for years - pace, power, directness and goals from wide positions. You could see just how influential he was to the side when he was away throughout January and ultimately that spell was the difference between us clinging on to a top 4 spot and challenging Chelsea for the title.
Young Player of the Season: Trent Alexander Arnold. The biggest compliment you can give him is that it's easy to forget he's a kid. He's probably the most all round talent we've had come through the academy since Gerrard - it's going to be interesting to see whether he ends up at fullback or whether Klopp plays him more in his natural midfield role moving forward.
Most Improved Player: Mignolet. Started the season relatively well but you always had that nagging doubt in the back of your mind that a mistake was always around the corner. I wasn't surprised he was dropped for Karius mid-season as Klopp clearly signed him as first choice but it was harsh on Mignolet. Since coming back into the side he's been outstanding though and as good as any other keeper in the League.
Best Signing: Mane. As above really - he was exactly the type of forward we needed, offering us things that none of our other attacking players could. Looks a bargain at £30m now.
Worst Signing: Karius. Who knows whether this will be true in the long term but of our summer signings he's shown the least so far. Was fortunate to get his chance in the side and cost us points in several games before losing his place.
Summary: Had you offered me 4th at the start of the season I'd have probably taken it but it's hard not to think what might have been had we had a bit of luck with injuries etc around the turn of the year. We've shown that we're a match for anybody on our day but the lack of depth to our squad and no cover for key players ultimately cost us a chance of challenging for the title.
Grade: B-
Expectations for Next Season: Consolidating our place in the top 4 and hopefully, by adding greater depth and quality to our squad, pushing harder for the title.
