1994/95: Under Roy Evans, Liverpool played attractive, attacking football and lifted silverware, winning the League Cup with a 2–1 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Wembley. Robbie Fowler emerged as a sensational young striker, scoring prolifically, while veterans like John Barnes provided balance. In the league, they finished 4th, showing promise but inconsistency.
1995/96: Evans added record signing Stan Collymore to partner Fowler, with Steve McManaman excelling in midfield. Liverpool entertained neutrals but defensive lapses undermined a genuine title challenge. They finished 3rd in the Premier League and lost the FA Cup final 1–0 to Manchester United.