To say that Liverpool FC has come alive under Jürgen Klopp is an understatement.
What was once the greatest team in the English Premier League metamorphosed into an ordinary middle-table team. The arrival of the German coach in 2015 saw Liverpool going all the way to their first UEFA Champions League Final since 2007 in 2018.
That wasn't all; the Reds finished 2nd in the 2018–19 Premier League with a haul of 97 points. The best way to come with the first silverware for Liverpool after a long time in the form the UEFA Champions League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Liverpool's first FIFA Club World Cup.
While the team is already out of the Champions League this year, they have an incredible 25 point lead of at the top of the English Premier League (EPL). However, it's the remarkable nature of their performances that have excited fans across the globe.
The indefatigable football team has broken multiple records this season. Take a look:
44-Game Unbeaten Run
With Liverpool's performances on the pitch, it had seemed that this was the team that would finally break Arsenal's record of going unbeaten through the season. However, their 3-0 loss to lowly Watford brought an end to the fairy tale. However, this was a remarkable record that fans will talk about for a long time.
Most Home Wins In A Row
All teams want to win at home and transform their home bases to fortresses. It doesn't always work, but for Liverpool FC, the 3-2 win over West Ham United marked their 21st consecutive Premier League home win. They took the record for most home wins in a row from their rivals Manchester City (20 home wins).
Best Start Ever
The team's haul of 61 points from their opening 21 matches was a record for the best start ever in Europe's top five leagues. The Reds even extended their tally to 79 points from their first 27 games before losing to Watford.
Biggest Lead At The Top
The 25 points gap that Liverpool has created at the top gives the team another record of the biggest lead at the top in English top-flight football.
Most Points over 38 Matches
When Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur in January, it might have looked like another casual win. However, the team won another record for amassing104 points from 38 Premier League matches.
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Most Assists For A Defender
It's not always easy to follow up on individual player records especially on assists. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold's impact as a defender is not easy to miss. It's no wonder his tally of 12 assists is a record for a full-time member of the defense.
First International Treble For An English Team
Most football fans might not know this record but it is a proud one nevertheless. Liverpool is the first English team to win an international treble. They hold theUEFA Super Cup, Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Final Thoughts
Liverpool FC still has many records they can break when football resumes. As a football fan, it's such records that make the game exciting. Such records distinguish ordinary teams and special teams. Whether you are a Liverpool fan or not, you have to admire their resolve and, of course, their beautiful game.
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