2016/17 provided a season of undoubted progress for Liverpool FC on and off the pitch, with plenty of memorable moments along the way.
Some fantastic photographs have captured those in full flow, and we’ve browsed our archives to pick our 15 favourites from a long but rewarding campaign for the Reds.
A stunning shot of a full-stretch Simon Mignolet saving Theo Walcott’s penalty on the opening day at Arsenal to keep the score 0-0 before the explosion of goals…
Scenes later on from that opening day victory at the Emirates Stadium, as Jurgen Klopp rewards Sadio Mane with a piggyback after the Senegalese’s magnificent first Reds goal in the 4-3 win.
The spectacular redeveloped Main Stand provides a stunning backdrop as Liverpool play the first home game of 2016/17 against Leicester, which ended in an emphatic 4-1 win for the Reds.
Recognise the player? A perfectly timed photo captures Lucas Leiva powering a header away from goal as Liverpool hold on for a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
A moment every Red dreams of. Elation on the face of Ben Woodburn as the 17-year-old becomes Liverpool’s youngest ever goal-scorer by netting his first Reds goal in front of The Kop against Leeds United in the League Cup.
Dejan Lovren leads wild celebrations in front of the travelling Kop after Sadio Mane’s last-gasp Merseyside derby winner, as smoke drifts across Goodison Park from the jubilant away end.
A picture reminiscent of the iconic photo of Diego Maradona for Argentina against Belgium at the 1986 World Cup, with Philippe Coutinho surrounded by Man United defenders who watch on powerlessly at the Brazilian conducts his magic.
Jurgen Klopp shares a moment with a Reds fan who receives a trademark bear-hug from the boss after Georginio Wijnaldum’s goal seals Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Arsenal.
The Merseyside sunshine spectacularly illuminates a section of the Anfield Road end crowd as during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Burnley in March.
Stunning scenes at the Etihad Stadium as the Reds celebrate James Milner’s opening goal of the game against Man City in front of the ecstatic travelling Kop.
“BUGSY” mosaic displayed on The Kop in memory of Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran, prior to kick-off in the Merseyside derby.
The three amigos pose in celebration following Philippe Coutinho’s opening goal in the Merseyside derby, as the silenced Blues watch on from the Anfield Road end.
Anfield stands as one for a minute’s applause to remember the Hillsborough victims, with the Kop forming a stunning 96 mosaic before the Reds’ Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Emre Can captured in full flight as the German midfielder nets a stunning overhead kick at Watford, which rightfully claimed goal of the season.
The Reds seal a top four finish on the final day – sporting their new kit, which they’ll hopefully be wearing on some big Champions League nights next season!
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