sentences:  This was Liverpool's first game at Hillsborough after the tragedy of seven months earlier, and it ended in a 2–0 defeat.However, they ended the month top of the league with 27 points – bracketed together on goal difference with Arsenal, Villa and Chelsea.Southampton and Coventry were both just four points behind the leading pack, but Everton's title hopes were fading fast as they had slumped from top place to 12th within a few short weeks.