Vintage 17/18 Liverpool FC Third Jersey, by New Balance. The 2016–17 season was Liverpool Football Club's 125th season in existence and their 55th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. It was also the club's 25th consecutive season in the Premier League. Along with the Premier League, Liverpool also competed in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. It started with a 4–3 away win against Arsenal and ended with a 3–0 home win against relegated Middlesbrough, which secured the Reds a place in the top four and qualification to the UEFA Champions League playoff round.