Liverpool vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Watford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
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 hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Liverpool vs Watford
The ball falls nicely to Thiago on the edge of the penalty area and he volleys an effort towards goal, but his shot is well blocked and the visitors clear the danger.
Liverpool vs Watford
Liverpool counter quickly and open up the Watford defence, with Firmino racing forward and then laying the ball off to Mane to his right, but the pass is poor and Watford get players back to clear the danger.
Liverpool vs Watford
This is a bit better from Watford, the game has opened up slightly and the visitors are trying to get in behind the Liverpool defence to create something in the final third.
Liverpool vs Watford
We're into the final 10 minutes of the game now and it remains Liverpool who lead 1-0 thanks to Jota's first half header. The hosts look the most like scoring again, but they haven't tested Foster in the Watford goal enough.
Liverpool vs Watford
Despite having used the joint-second most different players in the Premier League this season (30), Watford have had fewer different goalscorers than any other side this term (7). Meanwhile, Liverpool have had a league-high 17 different players find the net for them this season (excluding own goals).
Liverpool vs Watford
Watford have been trying to make a triple change for a while now, but Liverpool are keeping the ball well so it hasn't gone out of play yet in order for the subs to come on.
Liverpool vs Watford
Liverpool corner coming up now, after Mane whips a deep ball into the box from the right, but Femenia gets there and heads it behind for a set piece, denying Robertson the opportunity to get on the end of it.
Liverpool vs Watford
You wouldn’t have thought that this game was being played between two sides at opposite ends of the table, as Watford have played well and have pressed the hosts throughout.
Liverpool vs Watford
It looks like Mane is about to make his entrance, as the attacker is getting ready on the sidelines for the home side.
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