Liverpool, managed by Roy Evans, played some of the most exciting attacking football in England, led by the so-called “Spice Boys” generation. The strike force of Robbie Fowler and new signing Stan Collymore, supported by Steve McManaman, made Liverpool serious title contenders. For much of the campaign, they were in the hunt for the Premier League crown, but inconsistency and costly defensive errors derailed the challenge. They eventually finished 4th, just seven points off champions Manchester United. In cup competitions, Liverpool reached the FA Cup fourth round and the League Cup semi-finals, but again fell short of silverware.
