You can't say if this squad is better or worse then Houlliers.
But I do remember that even though the 2001-2002 squad had some really good players, the football was really negative.
I remember a home game against Tottenham where we were on our own half for most of the game, waiting to counter attack.
It was embarrassing. We won that game by one goal, scored by Litmanen.
What I don't understand is why people find it useful to say the pre-Rafa team was better then this one.
What good will that do ?
I can tell you, I think the '88 team would have kicked the shit out of any team playing today, but what's the use ?