Where Liverpool’s dismal Premier League title defence went so wrong
Liverpool's Premier League title defense was disappointing, culminating in a 1-1 draw at Anfield. The team finished with only 60 points, significantly lower than the previous season, despite a £450m spending spree. Captain Virgil van Dijk described the season as the most challenging of his career.
- ▪Liverpool ended the season with a 1-1 draw at Anfield, taking just two points from their final four games.
- ▪The team scored 23 fewer goals than the previous year and conceded more than 16th-placed Nottingham Forest.
- ▪Manager Arne Slot expressed pride in the players despite the challenges faced throughout the season.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-liverpool-dismal-premier-league-091353055.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 09:13:53 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T09:37:36.550Z |
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