Liverpool didn't just miss the chance to close the gap on the top four and continue building momentum when losing at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The Reds also failed to take the opportunity to address one of the very few shortcomings they have experienced on the road during the Premier League era.
No club has won at more stadiums in the top-flight since 1992 than the Anfield side, having triumphed at least once at 57 of the 60 grounds to which they have travelled.