Liverpool are in sight of their first League title since 1990 – and these are the 20 players who have made that possible

With three games to play Brendan Rodgers has Liverpool in sight of their first League title since 1990, and an end to a 24-year struggle to rediscover their pre-Premier League era dominance. Twenty players have made first-team league starts – a mix of new signings and old faces, including four youth-team graduates. Steven Gerrard, who joined in 1989 as an eight-year-old academy hopeful, made his debut under Gérard Houllier in 1998 – while this season's starters also include four players who made their debuts under Rafa Benítez, and five under Kenny Dalglish.

The 20 men who could change Liverpool's history:

Simon Mignolet: GK, Apps 35

Signed as a replacement for Pepe Reina in the summer, the Belgian has proved himself as a very good shot-stopper. He rarely dominates the area, however.

Glen Johnson: RB, Apps 26

The England international has not always been at his very best this campaign but he remains crucial to Rodgers' progressive style of play from defence.

Jon Flanagan: RB, Apps 20

The local-born 21-year-old lost his way under Rodgers but is now a first-team regular following a superb display in November's draw at Everton.

Daniel Agger: CB, Apps 15 (4)

One of the longest-serving members of the squad, has yet again suffered injuries. Recently lost his place to summer addition Mamadou Sakho.

Kolo Touré: CB, Apps 15 (5)

Signed by Rodgers on a free from Man City last year, the Ivory Coast defender has played a key role – despite some high-profile mistakes.

Andre Wisdom: CB, Apps 1

Joined Liverpool's youth setup from Bradford in 2008 aged 14, and was given a debut in 2012 by Rodgers. On loan at Derby, has signed a long-term deal.

Martin Skrtel: CB, Apps 33

Signed by Benítez for £6.5m from Zenit St Petersburg in January 2008. A key figure, has scored crucial goals against Arsenal, Cardiff and Man City.

Mamadou Sakho: CB, Apps 15

The France international was Rodgers' principal summer signing and has generally impressed. Currently a regular alongside Skrtel.

José Enrique: LB, Apps 6 (2)

A knee injury has kept the Spaniard out for most of the season but he was never truly trusted by Rodgers anyway due to his poor positional play.

Aly Cissokho: LB, Apps 12 (2)

The Frenchman arrived on loan from Valencia in August and has struggled to establish himself in the side. Decent in defence but poor as an attacking option.

Raheem Sterling: RM, Apps 21 (9)

Has been wonderfully handled by Rodgers since his full debut last season (after being a sub for Dalglish). The 19-year-old is the key attacking threat at present.

Victor Moses: RM, Apps 6 (12)

There were high hopes for the winger when he arrived from Chelsea in September but he has struggled and is unlikely to be kept on after this campaign.

Lucas: CM, Apps 18 (6)

A knee injury has curtailed the Brazilian's season and his role as the team's deep-lying midfielder has been lost to Gerrard. Could well leave Anfield in the summer.

Jordan Henderson: CM, Apps 34

The 23-year-old struggled under Dalglish and was almost sold by Rodgers, but his energy and drive have become a crucial part of Liverpool's midfield.

Joe Allen: CM, Apps 12 (9)

The Welshman has become an influential part of Rodgers' diamond midfield having missed a large part of the early season with a hamstring injury.

Steven Gerrard: CM, Apps 30(1)

Now on his sixth Liverpool manager, the captain has shone in a more defensive midfield role. The 33-year-old's penalty-taking has also been imperious.

Philippe Coutinho: LM, Apps,27 (3)

The Brazilian, signed by Rodgers in January 2013, has become a key creative cog in this team. The 21-year-old is blessed with great technique and vision.

Iago Aspas: CF, Apps 5 (8)

Having shone in the opening-day win over Stoke, the Spaniard, signed from Celta Vigo in the summer, has struggled ever since. Yet to score a league goal.

Daniel Sturridge: CF, Apps 24 (2)

This has been a sensational first full Liverpool campaign for the striker, who has scored 23 goals and formed a formidable partnership with Luis Suárez.

Luis Suárez: CF, Apps 30

The striker wanted to leave but was made to stay and is now the brightest star of Rodgers' team, scoring 30 goals and dazzling with his skill and endeavour.

And the rest ...

Despite this season's success Liverpool's transfer history has been mixed – Andy Carroll among a host of big names to have come and gone during 24 years of attempts to find a new balance. Brendan Rodgers has signed 16 players since taking over in 2012, with several making little impression so far. That summer Oussama Assaidi joined from Heerenveen for £2.4m and is now on loan at Stoke; Nuri Sahin came in on loan from Real Madrid and flopped, telling the press he "thanked God" to be allowed to leave; and teenager Samed Yesil, signed for £1m from Bayer Leverkusen, has struggled with serious injuries. At least Fabio Borini, signed from Roma for £10.4m, has contributed to the season – scoring against Liverpool's title rivals Chelsea last Saturday for his loan club Sunderland. Among last year's other deals, João Carlos Teixeira joined from Sporting Lisbon– one for the future; Luis Alberto arrived from Sevilla for £6.8m and has only made headlines for his drink-driving conviction; while Tiago Ilori joined from Sporting Lisbon for £7m but has been on loan at Granada since January.