Liverpool vs Watford

Liverpool vs Watford will be an intriguing clash at Anfield on Saturday as both teams have very clear targets for the rest of the season.

Watford are coming off the back of a big win at Southampton before the international break as Roy Hodgson’s side have given themselves a fighting chance of staying in the Premier League as they are three points from safety but have played two games more than Everton who sit directly above them. They have the momentum in the title race as Man City have stumbled and unexpectedly dropped points over the last month. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds went on a run of nine-straight Premier League games before the international break, pushing themselves just one point behind leaders Manchester City ahead of their showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Apr. 10.

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The Reds will hope for a relatively comfortable lunchtime in front of their own fans, given they travel to Benfica on Tuesday before a trip to Etihad Stadium next weekend. Watford, meanwhile, are out to go level on points with 17th-place Everton in their fight for survival. First place in the Premier League will be Liverpool’s if they can avoid defeat at home to relegation-battling Watford in today’s early kick-off.

Liverpool take on Watford as Jurgen Klopp's side look to go top of the Premier League. A victory would see Liverpool move two points ahead of Manchester ...

Will Jurgen Klopp's side go top of the table or will Watford spring a surprise? Jurgen Klopp's side ran out 5-0 winners when these sides met at Vicarage Road earlier in the season, but they won't be taking anything for granted as It looks as if Gomez will be at right-back today as Alexander-Arnold is only on the bench. Watford have made it difficult for Jurgen Klopp's team at times, but as things stand Liverpool will be going top of the league. Watford then create a chance themselves, with the ball falling to Sarr, whose effort goes over. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Joe Gomez and Curtis Jones all start as Liverpool make four changes from their last Premier League game. Liverpool certainly have had things their own way and Kamara is working hard as he looks to stop Salah from making a major impact. Following the subsequent corner Cucho Hernandez requires treatment following a clash of heads. It's expected that Salah will be replaced soon, with Sadio Mane poised to enter the fray. Watford then miss an excellent chance, with Sarr playing in Joao Pedro, who drags his effort wide. 65 mins: Fabinho plays a neat pass in towards Salah, whose effort goes just over. 82 mins: Jurgen Klopp looks a little concerned, with victory still not secure for his side.

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And don't forget to subscribe to our FREELiverpool FC newsletter, our YouTube channel and listen to our Blood Red Podcast, with all your favourite ECHO regulars including Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury, Theo Squires, Mark Wakefield and regular hosts Guy Clarke and Matt Addison. The Reds take on Roy Hodgson's side in a 12:30 kick-off at Anfield and could move top of the table with a win over the Hornets. Manchester City face Burnley at Turf Moor later today but Pep Guardiola's side could potentially start that game in second place, if Liverpool get three points against Watford. Jurgen Klopp has already confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to full training, though he is unlikely to start this afternoon, while Naby Keita is the only player definitely sidelined through injury.

Liverpool take on Watford as Jurgen Klopp's side look to go top of the Premier League. A victory would see Liverpool move two points ahead of Manchester ...

Will Jurgen Klopp's side go top of the table or will Watford spring a surprise? Jurgen Klopp's side ran out 5-0 winners when these sides met at Vicarage Road earlier in the season, but they won't be taking anything for granted as It looks as if Gomez will be at right-back today as Alexander-Arnold is only on the bench. Watford have made it difficult for Jurgen Klopp's team at times, but as things stand Liverpool will be going top of the league. Watford then create a chance themselves, with the ball falling to Sarr, whose effort goes over. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Joe Gomez and Curtis Jones all start as Liverpool make four changes from their last Premier League game. Liverpool certainly have had things their own way and Kamara is working hard as he looks to stop Salah from making a major impact. Following the subsequent corner Cucho Hernandez requires treatment following a clash of heads. It's expected that Salah will be replaced soon, with Sadio Mane poised to enter the fray. Watford then miss an excellent chance, with Sarr playing in Joao Pedro, who drags his effort wide. 65 mins: Fabinho plays a neat pass in towards Salah, whose effort goes just over. 82 mins: Jurgen Klopp looks a little concerned, with victory still not secure for his side.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be ...

Minute-by-minute report: Liverpool were forced to battle but Diogo Jota's header and Fabinho's late penalty saw off a determined Watford at Anfield.

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For Roy Hodgson and Watford the match represents a stiff test, but they can ill-afford to roll over with the relegation scrap entering its final weeks. With the two sides around 18th-placed Watford in the league – Everton above and Burnley below – meeting next week, the Hornets could find themselves slipping off the pace if they fail to take any points today. “Physically he should be fine,” Klopp said on Friday. “Now I have to make the decision about rhythm and these kinds of things.”

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoke about the decision to award his side a penalty in their 2-0 win over Watford.

“I didn’t see the situation back, I asked and somebody said it was in the second post area, but I didn’t see it yet,” said Klopp. “I can tell you how often I watch football games in my life, and how often I said that must be a penalty, because it should not be allowed. “If you take somebody and bring them down, it’s a penalty whether or not the ball is around. Thank you for subscribing!We have more newslettersShow meJurgen Klopp has explained why he thinks Liverpool were rightly awarded a penalty during the win over Watford. The Reds claimed a 2-0 victory over the Hornets to move to the top of the Premier League table before Manchester City faced Burnley in a 3pm kick-off.

Liverpool moved top of the Premier League for the first time this year as Diogo Jota's header and a late Fabinho penalty saw off Watford 2-0. Jurgen.

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of Liverpool vs Watford in the Premier League.The last time these two met, back in October, ...

Jota puts it well over Jota picks the ball up from some distance and decides to take a shot which flies well over the bar. Jota pulls it back for Mane, who is unable to get a clean contact with the ball. Dennis gets caught on the ball Dennis lingers on the ball in his own half and is eventually tackled. Kucka is caught on the ball by Fabinho in the middle of the park and Liverpool come forward with three men. Hernandez becomes the first Watford player to get booked after a tussle with Gomez. It's a massive chance missed for the visitors. Fabinho floats the ball into the box and it's met by the head of Salah, who loops onto the roof of the net. Jordan Henderson delivered a corner into the box and Jota was wrestled to the ground by Kucka. Substitute Fabinho stepped up and found the top corner. Mane is slipped in and he attempts to round Foster but the Watford goalkeeper manages to gather the ball. A great cross from Joey and a brilliant header from Diogo. We were in control and we needed to be in control today. Henderson delivers a corner into the box and Jota is wrestled down by Kucka. A penalty is given after a VAR check. The second half started edgy, with Watford sitting back and looking to catch Liverpool on the counter-attack. Liverpool vs Watford result live updates: Fabinho wraps up win with Diogo Jota scoring as hosts go top of Premier LeagueLiverpool went top of the Premier League table for the first time since December after beating Watford 2-0 at Anfield. The hosts didn't start the game as well as they would've liked and it was Watford who created the better chances in the early stages.

Liverpool moved top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City's clash with Burnley thanks to a 1-0 win over Watford at Anfield.

Cucho Hernandez: Glanced a header from an early corner straight at Alisson and mucked in defensively amid a clash of heads with Matip, who was steaming onto a header himself. Set Pedro up for his chance after the break. Ismaila Sarr: Blazed a half-volley well over early on and was quiet from there before the break. Made important tackles and passes and had Watford’s best chance when his shot was saved by Alisson. However, he had no intention to go for the ball when tackling Jota to the ground for Fabinho’s penalty. Continued to harry Salah with success in the second half. Great defensive header in the second half with Jota steaming in behind him. Diogo Jota: Initially had a hard time in his battle with Kiko Femenia and blazed his only half-chance over. Roberto Firmino: Nipped in with a few good tackles to get Liverpool on the transition going forwards, connecting midfield to attack. Thiago Alcantara: A composed presence for Liverpool in midfield with delicate touches and a range of effective passing. Poor again going forwards in the second half, but mucked in defensively when required. Missed a headed chance to make it 2-0 early in the second half. Joe Gomez: Enjoyed a solid first portion of the game, capped off by his brilliant cross for Jota’s opener.