The Reds finished runners-up to Manchester United this term, but
lost only two league matches during the campaign.
Having also completed a Premier League double over United, Fowler
is bullish about Liverpool's prospects.
"I think they surprised a few people. They were better this year
than they've ever been in the Premier League," said Fowler.
"I've mentioned it before that some of the silly points that they
dropped at home against the so-called weaker teams - if they could
turn those draws into wins, we could be talking here now of
Liverpool as champions.
"The reason that Manchester United are champions is that they don't
draw those games, they win them. If Liverpool can put that right,
and I can definitely see them doing that, then I think that next
year will be Liverpool's year."
In claiming the trophy, United equalled Liverpool's haul of 18
league titles, but Fowler is hoping Rafa Benitez's side can be the
first team to reach number 19.
"It kills you to admit but obviously Manchester United have a very
good team and I think what they've achieved has been fantastic,"
added the former Anfield No.9.
"Hopefully Liverpool can get that one league title ahead of them
next year. That's what I'm hoping anyway."