Source: TheGuardian
A machine at the peak of its power – how Liverpool became champions | Barney Ronay
This was an annihilation. From late summer into spring Klopp’s team seemed to be operating to a different set of physical laws to everyone elseNo asterisks. No caveats. And let’s face it, no contest. For the last few months a theory has been doing the rounds that the ersatz nature of the Premier League endgame, five weeks of press-ganged summerghost-ball, would drain the colour from Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years.Fat chance. Death, plague and economic collapse may have stalked the land, puncturing sport’s ability to pretend the rest of the world is simply a subplot. But sport has many functions beyond simply flag-waving and Liverpool’s success will be deeply felt at a club where, as with every other club, football has always been a bit more than just football. Related: Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions – live reaction! In this team full-backs are attackers, midfielders are defenders, wingers score goals, forwards chase and press Related: Trent Alexander-Arnold the spark for Liverpool's thrilling reignition | Barney Ronay Continue reading......read full article
