By Dominic King for MailOnline
Published: 20:14 BST, 21 April 2019 | Updated: 20:14 BST, 21 April 2019
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Whatever happens from here, one thing is beyond doubt: Jurgen Klopp has a place in Anfield’s record books.
This victory – number 27 of the season – has moved Liverpool onto 88 points, eclipsing the previous Premier League best of 86 that Rafa Benitez’s squad secured in 2008-09 when they finished runners-up to Manchester United.
It is a remarkable number but it is also symbolic. When Liverpool reached 86 points a decade ago, there was a feeling they had moved onto the shoulders of Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad and, would, inevitably go past them.
Jurgen Klopp now officially has a place in Anfield’s record books after registering 88 points
They had a brilliant side with a spine that was as good as anything in Europe – Pepe Reina in goal, Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger in defence; Steven Gerrard, Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso in midfield and Fernando Torres leading the attack.
But 86 points proved to be that team’s zenith. Before the next season, Alonso was sold to Real Madrid and inferior replacement – Alberto Aquilani – was brought in; Liverpool lost their midfielder conductor, lost two of their opening three games and, soon, were on the brink of administration.
With victory at Cardiff Klopp's Liverpool side set their highest ever Premier League points tally
Time showed the foundations to that title challenge were built on sand. Tom
