Liverpool struggled to keep up with Arsenal, Man United in early 2000s and here is why

Despite coming close on a few occasions, Liverpool were unable to match success shared between Arsenal and Manchester United in Premier League soon after  turn of century. Having won three cup competitions in 2000/01 season, most Liverpool fans expected that to be catalyst to begin competing for major hours on a regular basis once again, but that wasn't case. Former Liverpool and Manchester United defenders Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville discussed primary reasons as to why Liverpool failed to keep up with momentum set by Arsenal and Manchester United in early 2000s.

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Liverpool win three trophies in 2000-01 season

Under Gerard Houllier, Liverpool fans braced mselves for a return to bring back glory days at club. Frenchman led Merseyside club to UEFA Cup, League Cup, and FA Cup, which triggered usual high expectations from Anfield faithful. However, elusive Premier League title was always a case of 'nearly' for Reds as arch-rivals Arsenal and Manchester United stormed ahead in early 2000s. Liverpool finished second following season behind Arsenal and ahead of Manchester United. Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville analysed  reason why Liverpool were unable to compete with Premier League pacesetters. 

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Carragher and Neville reveal main reason why Liverpool struggled in early 2000s

Former Man United defender Gary Neville explained  reason Liverpool fell short of finish line was due to  inconsistency of top players at club. While Liverpool nearly had all elements to win a Premier League, one integral player of  crux would depart and club failed to fill that void with suitable recruitment. On or hand, Manchester United were  dominant force in Premier League that could attract top players and spend  obligatory amount for desired fix-up. With Arsene Wenger in charge of Arsenal, a new competitor sternly arose which stifled Liverpool furr back into rmalcy. 

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Premier League classics: Why were Arsenal and Manchester United successful?

Jamie Carragher labelled Arsene Wenger a 'genius in transfer market' when Frenchman was in charge of Arsenal. While Manchester United could outspend any or club in Premier League, Arsenal were purchasing world-class players at an unbelievably ecomical rate in transfer market, claimed Liverpool legend. Neville n said that Liverpool had all ingredients for a title-winning team but never really mand to tie down ir superstars at Anfield while Arsenal and Manchester United were able to conduct business on a conventional level.

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