Former Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore admits those at Anfield feared the “self-interest” of others would lead to the 2019-20 Premier League campaign being written off amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Reds had surged clear at the Premier League summit when competitive football was shut down in March.
Uncertainty reigned for several weeks, with it suggested that a title-starved outfit would be denied the opportunity to bring a 30-year wait for top-flight glory to a close.
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Plenty were prepared to declare an eventful season null and void, preventing Liverpool from getting their hands on the prize they coveted most.