The return of the King, the emergence of a sensational new No.7, a tour of Asia and the arrival of seven summer signings are just some of Liverpool FC's highlights from 2011. Here's how the year unfolded in pictures.
January: Kenny returns to the throne
January: The King bolsters his striking options
February: Anfield's new No.7 wastes no time in getting his Reds career up and running
February: Joy at the Bridge
March: Dirk bags a hat-trick in United demolition
March: Europa League disappointment at the hands of Braga
March: Baby joy for Lucas
April: Andy gets off the mark in City rout
April: Maxi hits three against Birmingham...
May: ...and then again at Fulham
May: Kenny and Clarke sign permanent deals
May: Reds narrowly miss out on European qualification at Villa
July: Reds fans welcome their heroes to Asia
July: The tour includes a first-ever visit to mainland China...
July: ...as well as being reunited with our fanatical fans in Malaysia...
July: ...and Singapore once again
August: New boys Adam, Downing, Henderson and Doni meet the press
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August: Jose soon follows them into Melwood...
August: ...as does Sebastian
August: Tom Werner and John Henry take in the opening-day clash with Sunderland
August: Reds record a first win at the Emirates
August: The return of Bellamy makes it a magnificent seven on deadline day...
September: ...and he's soon on target at Brighton
October: Carroll and Suarez silence the Blues at Goodison
October: Two giants of the sporting world finally meet
October: The skipper fires against United
October: Sensational Suarez at Stoke
November: Glen seals dramatic win at Chelsea
November: Reds complete a Stamford Bridge hat-trick in 2011
December: Support for Suarez
December: Signing off in style
