No two seasons have been the same during Jurgen Klopp's time in charge at Liverpool.
But none of his previous full campaigns have ended with the obvious disappointment of this one, an 11-game unbeaten run unable to close the gap as the target of Champions League qualification was missed for the first time in seven years.
There were, of course, myriad reasons for the Reds falling short. And it would be a significant concern if they failed again next season, particularly given it's likely the top five will progress to a revamped competition for Europe's elite clubs.
