With seven consecutive wins under their belt at the start of the campaign, Liverpool seemed in prime position to put up a robust Premier League title defence and go deep in the Champions League.
Now, they are in the midst of their worst run in 71 years after a humiliating 4-1 defeat by PSV at Anfield.
Nine defeats in 12 matches for the first time since the 1953-54 season, three consecutive losses in all competitions by a margin of three goals for the first time since December 1953 - and seven goals conceded in the space of five days at their normally fortress-like Merseyside home.