Liverpool quadruple bid - how the Reds are already closer than ever to landing the 'Fab Four'

His side are chasing a 'Fab Four' that has never been done before, so no wonder Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says talk of winning the quadruple is «crazy».

But an amazing clean sweep is still on the cards for the Reds and, with only 10 weeks of the season to go, they are already much closer than most teams ever get to what would be a historic trophy haul.

In total, there have been 120 other attempts by 15 different clubs over the past 62 years to become champions of England, conquer Europe and win the FA Cup and League Cup in the same campaign.

The feat has eluded everyone so far, and few even reach this stage — we are not in April yet and, date-wise, Liverpool's bid is already the fifth-best since 1960.

We are many miles into uncharted territory for Klopp, who is in his sixth full season at Anfield and had never previously made it past Christmas while still involved on more than three of these fronts.

Somewhat surprisingly, though, for a club with such an illustrious past, this is new ground for Liverpool too.

This is the Reds' 24th attempt at a quadruple in the 47 seasons it has been possible since the League Cup was established in 1960-61 — the joint-most with Manchester United, who were denied an attempt in 1999-2000 when they did not take part in the FA Cup.

While Liverpool won one of the required trophies in seven of those seasons, did a double of some kind in four more and also managed one treble of League, European Cup and League Cup in 1984, until now they had never reached March with their hopes of winning all four still alive.

The club's other recognised treble, of 2000-01, is a notable achievement in its own right but does not count as a quadruple attempt because they were not in the Champions League that season.