when did liverpool come second in the premier league
Liverpool fans allowed for some optimism during the pre-season as the club looked to attain UEFA Champions League qualification for the first time since finishing second in 2008 -- 09. The team soon exceeded expectations however, with Liverpool securing their pre-season aim of qualifying for the 2014 -- 15 UEFA Champions League after winning 2 -- 3 away to Norwich City. After having won 11 games in succession and leading the title race while competing against rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, a 0 -- 2 home defeat to the former and a 3 -- 3 draw away to Crystal Palace led to Liverpool finishing second on the final day, behind champions Manchester City by just two points. This represented the closest the club had come to winning their 19th league title and first since 1990.