What went wrong this season? After being just two points from the title in 2013-14

Liverpool

What went wrong this season? After being just two points from the title in 2013-14, things have slowly unraveled for Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool, a 6-1 thrashing by Stoke in the final game of the season was a crushing but fitting end to a season that has spiraled out of his control.

What comes next? They are now without Steven Gerrard, for so long the leading light at Anfield, so a period of transition seems inevitable. The owners appear likely to stick with Rodgers, at least for the time being. Meanwhile Sterling and his outspoken agent seem determined to force a move away from Anfield.

Who have they been linked with? Reports in Portugal suggest Benfica winger Eduardo Salvio could be bound for Merseyside as a replacement for wantaway Sterling. Carlos Tevez is also weighing up a move to Anfield.

Will they close the gap? Very unlikely in time for next season.