The fact Jurgen Klopp is aiming to become just the fourth manager to retain the Premier League title, shows just how difficult a feat it is.
After romping to their first league crown in a generation last season, Liverpool went into the new campaign with the aim of building a lasting era of dominance.
But the facts...and history, show that to maintain the kind of relentless consistency to win two in a row, is difficult to do.
Only Pep Guardiola with Man City, Jose Mourinho during his first two seasons and legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson have backed up a Premier League success with another the following year.
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