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The signing of Virgil van Dijk has proven to be inspired to Liverpool's title hopes. Action Images via Reuters
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Liverpool fans have had a lot to celebrate and enjoy this season. Action Images via Reuters /Jason Cairnduff
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Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick for Liverpool in their win against Arsenal in December. PA via AP
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Sadio Mane has proven to be a handful in attack for Liverpool. Action Images via Reuters
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Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's top scorer this season. EPA
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Jurgen Klopp has proven to be a popular figure with Liverpool fans. Action Images via Reuters
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Klopp with Salah. The two have proved to be a great combination at Liverpool.
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Liverpool's side is looking to be the first representing the club to be league champions since 1990. Reuters.
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There are also plenty of banners on display at Anfield. Getty
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Liverpool are never short of support from their fans at Anfield. Action Images via Reuters
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Liverpool are hoping Klopp can point them in the direction of trophies this season. Getty
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The signing of Virgil van Dijk has proven to be inspired to Liverpool's title hopes. Action Images via Reuters
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Liverpool fans have had a lot to celebrate and enjoy this season. Action Images via Reuters /Jason Cairnduff
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Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick for Liverpool in their win against Arsenal in December. PA via AP
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Sadio Mane has proven to be a handful in attack for Liverpool. Action Images via Reuters
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Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's top scorer this season. EPA
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Jurgen Klopp has proven to be a popular figure with Liverpool fans. Action Images via Reuters
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Klopp with Salah. The two have proved to be a great combination at Liverpool.
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Liverpool's side is looking to be the first representing the club to be league champions since 1990. Reuters.
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There are also plenty of banners on display at Anfield. Getty
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Liverpool are never short of support from their fans at Anfield. Action Images via Reuters
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Liverpool are hoping Klopp can point them in the direction of trophies this season. Getty
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The signing of Virgil van Dijk has proven to be inspired to Liverpool's title hopes. Action Images via Reuters
The long read: Belief and optimism the order of the day at Anfield for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp
It is 29 years since Liverpool were last league champions in England. But the form of the current side has fans believing their long wait may finally end this spring
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Andy Mitten
22 February, 2019
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