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.

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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

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

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