What season did Liverpool get 97 points?

Liverpool’s 97-Point Season: One of the Greatest Campaigns Never to Win the Title

In the 2018-19 Premier League season, Liverpool delivered a performance for the ages—scoring 97 points, the third-highest total in league history—and still didn’t lift the trophy. Under Jürgen Klopp’s leadership, the Reds lost just one game all campaign, a staggering feat of consistency and intensity that would have won the title in almost any other season.

But this was no ordinary year. Manchester City, their relentless rivals, matched their intensity and just edged ahead, finishing with 98 points after a final-day win over Brighton. The tension between the two giants lasted until the very last whistle of the season, with both clubs pushing each other to extraordinary heights.

Liverpool’s campaign was built on relentless pressing, clinical finishing, and a rock-solid defense led by Virgil van Dijk, whose presence transformed the backline. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino terrorized defenses week after week, turning Anfield into a fortress. They recorded 30 wins, 7 draws, and only 1 defeat—a narrow loss to Manchester City at the Etihad in January, a game that subtly shifted momentum without derailing their charge.

What made this season so remarkable wasn’t just the points tally, but the context. In any other era, 97 points would have meant a comfortable title win. But in 2018-19, Liverpool’s excellence wasn’t enough. They set a new benchmark for quality in the Premier League, only to be matched by an equally brilliant City side.

As the final whistle blew on May 12, 2019, fans knew they’d witnessed something special—even if the silverware went elsewhere. That season remains a testament to the brilliance of Klopp’s team, a near-perfect campaign that fell just one point short. A reminder that in football, sometimes greatness isn’t rewarded with glory, but it’s remembered all the same.