Roy Keane and the truth about Liverpool being 'bad champions'

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Liverpool have suffered an extremely disappointing defence of their Premier League title - but they aren't even close to being the worstIt was somehow overlooked amid the hullabaloo of one-time runaway leaders Arsenal once again stumbling with the finishing line in sight. But as well as truly reigniting the Premier League title race last Sunday, Manchester City's victory over the Gunners ensured Liverpool can still win the championship.All it would take is for the Reds to win their five remaining matches, City and Arsenal to lose all of their games and both Manchester United and Aston Villa to drop points in at least one of their fixtures not against Arne Slot's side.Of course, there is perhaps more chance of Chelsea employing a manager for a full season than that scenario playing out.

Liverpool's sole remaining concentration is instead on securing a top-five berth to at least retain their place in the Champions League after such a difficult and disappointing season.And that drop-off from last term's dominant and deserved record-equalling 20th championship triumph has prompted claims Liverpool are "bad champions".FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! "They’ve been bad champions, they were bad champions a few years ago."Last year I was critical of Liverpool towards the end.

The market leader here is Leicester City, who still had 12 matches left of the 2016/17 season when it became impossible for them to defend their title.Liverpool are also aiming to avoid becoming only the sixth defending Premier League champions to finish outside the top three the following season.Blackburn Rovers ended up seventh in 1995/96, as did Manchester United in 2013/14. But the reality is other failed Premier League title winners have been much worse.Bad champions?