Well Barrie, since I have been around, 1969 on, Liverpool haven't been lower than 8th place at the end of the season, a feat we managed twice, 93-94 and 2011-2012. But Man U, relegated in 73-74 with their lowest place 13th in 88-89, surely you can remember that far back?
If it was not for the force that was Alex Ferguson you would not have dominated the game in the last 20 years, interestingly though he only manage to win the Champions League/European Cup twice in 26 years, Bob Paisley managed that three times in just 9 years

Funny enough it is Sir Alex's legacy you inherit, poor David Moyes.....
I see this morning David says top 4 is achievable..... any ideas how?
BBC Sport - David Moyes: Manchester United boss still eyeing top-four finish
Also Davey boy is going to get £100 million this summer to spend, should be fun looking at at how he has done so far in the last two transfers.
Manchester United owners the Glazers promise David Moyes £100 million transfer fund this summer - Telegraph
I likened this to our Souness time, I was wrong this is full blown Hogdson
Long may it continue.