13 points beind Chelsea? It's time for Liverpool to summon the Spirit of '89

On New Year's Day 1989, Liverpool lost 3-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford, a defeat that left the club languishing 17 points adrift of runaway leaders Arsenal. A cloud of pessimism descended over Anfield and the title seemed a million miles away. Sound familiar?

After the winning the title in such scintillating style in 87-88, Liverpool were clear favourites to retain the title in 88-89.