When Diogo Jota took just eight minutes to cancel out Kevin De Bruyne’s opener for Man City at the Etihad back in April, it was the latest example of him stepping up in front of goal and delivering the goods for Liverpool.
Returning his 21st goal of the season, coming in his 42nd appearance, the Portuguese had already comfortably returned the most prolific campaign of his career even before netting against Pep Guardiola’s side. With the title-race left in the balance by the 2-2 draw, Jurgen Klopp ’s men faced a decisive seven weeks ahead as they looked to clinch an unprecedented quadruple.
They’d ultimately lift the FA Cup to add to their League Cup success from earlier in the season, but would miss out on the Premier League title to Man City on the final day. Fast forward a week and they’d suffer a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final too.
