And weren't we like one bad refereeing decision away from retaining the title too? I remember Chelsea beating us 1-0 via a dubious Drogba goal. I dont think finishing second and reaching the CL quarterfinals is falling of a cliff, we were still competitive even if we weren't the dominant force we were in 06-08.
Was 2-1 and Drogba made it 2-0. Var rules that out, but then rules out Machedas goal.
We were poor in that game as I think we needed a draw and went in with that mentality, much like we did with City years later when we lost on GD.
But yeah, we didnt fall off a cliff at all. We fell of a cliff after Fergie left, but from 08-13 we lost the title twice (once by a one point and once by GD and made the CL final twice). And shouldnt have lost a FA cup semi final to Everton either. And a league cup or two as well right?
Wasnt the best example to use.
Liverpools home record reminds me of Arsenals invincible streak. Once they lost that, it seemed they were shattered and were capable of losing every game.
And with Liverpool losing to Burnley, it seems like they can lose every game at home (and aura was carrying them)