Liverpool didn't have an easy run in the Premier League earlier last season because Arsenal was chasing them and flopped along the line then Chelsea picked up and was just few points away from Liverpool and they lost focus, that was when Liverpool began to get some balance and got huge gaps if not from the beginning of last season till mid-season, it wasn't clear that Liverpool will win the title. That notwithstanding, i still see Liverpool as a strong title contender this season because just as other big teams strengthened their squad, Liverpool also did, so if they manage to win Bournemouth tonight, it will be the beginning of their optimism ahead of the title race.
They are still a strong team and are the favourites to win the Premier League. But in the upcoming season they will have to compete with teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United who are already trying to rebuild their squad with some changes. Liverpool have also added some players to their squad which makes them even stronger. But it is difficult to say what will happen till the end of the season. But we can definitely say that the upcoming season will definitely be tougher than last season. We may see instability in the Premier League points table.