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
This goal might kick Liverpool into gear now as they have been sloppy at times and Watford have played well themselves. Another goal before the break would be a huge boost.
Liverpool vs Watford
CHANCE! Watford break forward on the counter and Joao Pedro is released in behind the Liverpool defence and he tries to slide the ball past Alisson, but the keeper comes out and makes a superb stop to deny him.
Liverpool vs Watford
Another Watford corner after Gomez gets across and blocks a header from Hernandez. This time the set piece comes to nothing as Liverpool clear the danger.
Liverpool vs Watford
Liverpool need to pick up the pace if they are to break through the Watford defence, who look pretty comfortable at the back at the moment.
Liverpool vs Watford
Watford will be quite pleased with their start to the game, they've been able to have a couple of chances already and haven't given the hosts many opportunities in their final third.
Liverpool vs Watford
CHANCE! Watford whip a corner into the box from the right and Hernandez gets up ahead of Roberston at the near post and glances a header towards goal, but luckily for Liverpool it is straight at Alisson, who makes a good stop.
Liverpool vs Watford
Corner coming up here for Watford, after some good play by Sissoko in midfield, can the visitors create something from this set piece?
Liverpool vs Watford
In 14 Premier League contests at home this season, Liverpool are unbeaten with 11 wins and three draws. The Reds are in the midst of an 18-match home unbeaten streak (W14 D4 L0) dating to April 2021 against Aston Villa. In league matches on their travels this season, Watford have four wins, three draws, and eight losses.
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