Liverpool's Premier League Rock Bottom: How Low Have the Reds Ever Fallen?

Liverpool claimed the Premier League title in 2024–25 under Arne Slot's inaugural campaign as manager, earning their second championship (since 1992) following their initial triumph under Jürgen Klopp in 2019–20.

Apart from these victories, the Reds have frequently been among the top four challengers, consistently competing for Champions League spots, and sometimes coming tantalizingly close to claiming the title.

However, there are times when results don't meet expectations.

Below, we examine Liverpool's poorest Premier League campaigns measured by points accumulated.

Liverpool's Worst Premier League Seasons by Points Total

Impressively, Liverpool have never concluded a Premier League campaign in the lower half of the table—though they've approached that territory on several instances.

Regarding points totals, their lowest tally was 52 during the 2011–12 season. Under the guidance of club icon Kenny Dalglish in his less triumphant second tenure, the Reds fielded a disappointing roster featuring players like Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing, Jay Spearing, Jonjo Shelvey and Andy Carroll—several of whom are now remembered as among the club's poorest signings in recent memory.

Even with Steven Gerrard and Luis Suárez in the squad, Dalglish was unable to prevent his team from placing eighth—finishing one spot behind local rivals Everton.

Liverpool have also secured eighth place on two additional occasions: 1993–94 and 2015–16, although both campaigns yielded 60 points—the earlier season being played over 42 matches.

They've also claimed seventh position three times: 1998–99, 2009–10, and 2012–13.

Might Liverpool Experience Their Worst Campaign in 2025-26?

In short—absolutely.

Following 12 matches in 2025–26, Liverpool find themselves in 11th position, having suffered defeat in six of their previous seven league encounters. This catastrophic streak began on September 27 and has witnessed them plummet from league leaders to mid-table obscurity by mid-November.

What's causing this decline? The Reds appear completely lacking in self-belief. High-profile acquisitions Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz—each commanding fees exceeding £100 million ($132.4 million)—have struggled to make their mark, while the defensive unit has never appeared more vulnerable.

Virgil van Dijk is unusually indecisive, Ibrahima Konaté appears diminished compared to his peak form, and new full-backs Jeremy Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have struggled to replace the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold and the declining Andy Robertson.

As defending champions, only José Mourinho's Chelsea squad in 2014–15 endured a more disastrous title defense—dropping seven of their opening 12 fixtures. That poor run ultimately led to Mourinho's dismissal merely seven months after securing the Premier League crown.

Is Arne Slot capable of reversing this trend? Theoretically, the Dutch manager has grounds for optimism—there are currently no immediate plans for his dismissal. Liverpool started the campaign positively, possess elite talent throughout their squad, and could potentially strengthen during the January transfer period.

However, football seldom follows expectations. With morale shattered and supporters growing increasingly frustrated, a recovery remains far from certain.