Liverpool vs Watford

Will Liverpool take temporary top spot in the Premier League? Follow all the latest updates from the game at Anfield.

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's first match back after the international break sees them straight back into the Premier League title race vs. Watford. Here is our predicted XI ...

He has proven to be one of Liverpool’s most reliable players and will likely slot right back into the lineup against Watford. Henderson rounds out arguably Liverpool’s best midfield in this match. He’s been a constant in the Reds lineup for almost every competition and will slot back into the lineup against 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.

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.

Liverpool take on Watford in the Premier League later today. Here, three of our writers select the starting XIs we would like Jürgen Klopp to choose.

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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.

Follow LIVE updates of Liverpool's clash against Watford in the Premier League this afternoon from Anfield.

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.

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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.

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Liverpool did enough to earn victory against Watford despite a rare off day for Mohamed Salah, with Joe Gomez playing a crucial role.

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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.

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But all teams have the same problems. "We could have done better but after two weeks not together and the early kick-off it's really tricky. We have to take it game by game.

Liverpool beat Watford 2-0 to momentarily go top of the Premier League table ahead of their massive clash at Manchester City next weekend.

3. Watford should still have hope: Okay, so they lost again and sit in the relegation zone but Watford caused Liverpool some problems on the break and they have enough attacking talent to get themselves out of danger. They have Brentford, Burnley, Crystal Palace and Everton to play and they must win three of those games to have any real chance of staying up. 2. Gomez plays his part: He whipped in a delicious cross for Jota’s goal and played his part as he stood in for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back. Gomez has been the forgotten man at Liverpool this season but his versatility is so useful, especially at this stage of the campaign. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)