8 March 1986 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–1 QPR: Dalglish returns after the cup defeat
Steve McMahon scored twice as Liverpool beat QPR three days after their League Cup elimination, with Kenny Dalglish back in the side.
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Steve McMahon
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As a player
1986–87
2 articles
Explore 1986–87 16 September 1986 · Football League Super Cup final, first leg · Anfield
Liverpool 3–1 Everton: Rush scores twice in the delayed final
Ian Rush's double and Steve McMahon's header gave Liverpool a two-goal advantage in the belated Super Cup final.
23 September 1986
McMahon scores four as Liverpool put ten past Fulham
Steve McMahon scored four and missed a penalty as Liverpool beat Fulham 10–0 in a League Cup first leg at Anfield.
1987–88
3 articles
Explore 1987–88 1 November 1987 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 2–0 Everton: Barnes creates the derby breakthrough
John Barnes helped create goals for Steve McMahon and Peter Beardsley as Liverpool recovered from their midweek derby defeat.
28 December 1987 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–0 Newcastle: Aldridge scores twice to close the year
John Aldridge scored twice after the interval as Liverpool closed the year ten points clear with their unbeaten league start intact.
4 April 1988 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 3–3 Manchester United: a two-goal lead lost
Liverpool led 3–1 against ten men, but Bryan Robson and Gordon Strachan brought Manchester United level at Anfield.
1988–89
2 articles
Explore 1988–89 23 November 1988
Aldridge settles Liverpool’s third meeting with Arsenal
Substitute John Aldridge scored the late winner as Liverpool came from behind to settle their League Cup tie at Villa Park.
1 January 1989
Liverpool’s lead disappears in seven minutes at Old Trafford
John Barnes put Liverpool ahead, but Brian McClair, Mark Hughes and Russell Beardsmore turned the New Year’s Day match in Manchester United’s favour.
1989–90
3 articles
Explore 1989–90 26 November 1989
Barnes’s free-kick helps Liverpool reclaim first place
Steve McMahon and John Barnes scored as Liverpool beat Arsenal 2–1 at Anfield, six months after the title decider.
16 December 1989
Liverpool score five at Stamford Bridge
Two goals in the opening five minutes set Liverpool on their way to a 5–2 victory over Chelsea.
8 April 1990
Palace overturn Liverpool’s late lead to reach Wembley
Liverpool led 3–2 late in normal time, but Andy Gray’s equaliser and Alan Pardew’s extra-time header ended their defence of the FA Cup.