Jürgen Klopp may need to freshen up his squad if they are to retain the focus and consistency that made them unstoppable
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)
Last season’s position: 1st
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A bronze bust of John Houlding was unveiled outside Anfield two years ago and you suspect the club’s founder would argue it was long overdue. But for the decision of the landlord of Anfield, local brewer, JP and later Lord Mayor of Liverpool to more than double Everton’s rent in 1889 his tenants might not have eventually quit, and he might not have set Liverpool Association Football Club on a storied path that has brought triumph and tragedy. It was the inspirational force of Bill Shankly that transformed Liverpool from a second division team into the global powerhouse of today.