Liverpool looked all set to challenge for the quadruple until the end of the season, however, a run of bad form has seen them make a shock Europa League and FA Cup exit at the hands of Atalanta and Manchester United, respectively. They have also lost ground in the Premier League title race with Arsenal and Manchester City and look set to finish third. This may have been the catalyst for the growing dissatisfaction between the duo and led to the rather public bust-up.