Season 2008/09: 2nd place

Nickname: The Reds

Stadium: Anfield, Liverpool
Capacity: 45,362
Away end: Anfield Road

Song they run out to: You’ll Never Walk Alone, by Gerry and the Pacemakers

Top scorer 08/09: Steven Gerrard (16 goals)

Manager: Rafael Benitez
Assistant Manager: Sammy Lee

Home kit: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks.
Away kit: Grey shirts, grey shorts, grey socks.

• Div One: 1990, 1988, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1979, 1977, 1976, 1973, 1966, 1964, 1947, 1923, 1922, 1906, 1901
• FA Cup: 2006, 2001, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1974, 1965
• League Cup: 2003, 2001, 1995, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
• European Cup/UEFA Champions League: 2005, 1984, 1981, 1978, 1977
• UEFA Cup: 2001, 1976, 1973
• UEFA Super Cup: 2005, 2001, 1977

Did you know?
Midfielder Lucas Leiva is the youngest player to win Brazil’s Golden Ball, an accolade he received while playing for Gremio.

More information:

• Liverpool official website

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