Liverpool finished the Premier League with a record runners-up points tally of 97, just one behind Manchester City, and are in their second successive Champions League final next month.

Most of their key players have been tied down to long contracts and manager Jurgen Klopp’s methods are getting the best out of the squad.

Press Association Sport’s Carl Markham asked some former players to assess the current state of the club and what the future might hold.

Jamie Carragher (1997-2013: Champions League winner 2005, UEFA Cup 2001, FA Cup winner 2001, 2006, League Cup winner 2001, 2003, 2012)

Jamie Carragher (left) believes the current Liverpool side are better than the one with which he and Steven Gerrard (right) won the Champions League with in 2005
Jamie Carragher (left) believes the current Liverpool side are better than the one with which he and Steven Gerrard (right) won the Champions League in 2005 (Phil Noble/PA)

Gary Gillespie (1984-1991: European Cup winner 1984, Division One champion 1986, 1988, 1990)

Gary Gillespie (left) believes it is only a matter of time before Liverpool win trophies again
Gary Gillespie (left) believes it is only a matter of time before Liverpool win trophies again (PA)

Ronnie Whelan (1981-1994: European Cup winner 1984, Division One champion 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, FA Cup winner 1986, 1989, League Cup winner 1982, 1983, 1984)

Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan won 12 trophies during his time at the club
Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan won 12 major trophies during his time at the club (Adam Butler/PA)

Jim Beglin (1984-1989: Division One champion 1986, FA Cup winner 1986)

Jim Beglin believes Liverpool's Premier League season has set the standard for future campaigns
Jim Beglin believes Liverpool’s Premier League season has set the standard for future campaigns (PA)

Steve McMahon (1985-1991: Division one champion 1986, 1988, 1990, FA Cup winner 1986, 1989)

Steve McMahon, the last Liverpool captain to lift the league title, have to win trophies
Steve McMahon, the last Liverpool captain to lift the league title, says the Reds have to win trophies (PA)

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