Watford vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the latest updates as the champions visit Vicarage Road
A potentially pivotal day in the title race, which began in east London before late drama at Wolverhampton, ended with Manchester City fans singing “We are top of the league” into the cold evening air at Vicarage Road. Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham opened the door and City swaggered through with a dominant 3-1 win over Watford, most notable for the joyful brilliance of Bernardo Silva.
If Mohamed Salah is the early frontrunner for the Premier League’s player of the season, Bernardo is his nearest rival making a concerted charge. The Portuguese scored two sublime goals here, the first exhibiting his delicate touch in tight spaces, the second showing off the accuracy of his unerring left foot. City rarely rely on the gift of a single star but sometimes one comes to the fore – think of Kevin De Bruyne in 19/20, or Ilkay Gundogan last season – and this feels unequivocally like the year of Bernardo.
Follow all the latest rection below to Man City’s win at Watford.
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
We are back underway in this tight match.
No changes for either manager at the break.
Will someone find the winner? We will find out in the next 45 minutes...
Half-time: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
In this match the deadlock hasn’t been broken yet but the same can’t be said for the other two 3pm kick-offs.
Newcastle are 1-0 up against Burnley thanks to a 40th minute goal from Callum Wilson.
And Southampton lead Brighton 1-0 after Armando Broja scored.
Earlier today Chelsea lost 3-2 to West Ham.
Half-time: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Well, what a great first half for hosts Wolves.
Alisson had to make a save in the closing moments of the first half, Wolves’ best chance of the first 45. But the stand-out part of their performance has been their defence - particularly the Saiss challenge on Salah. If he didn’t come in the Liverpool star was sure to score.
Jurgen Klopp will be frustrated his side haven’t yet scored but it has set-up a great second half!
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
45 mins: Coady got back to his feet and will remain on the pitch for his side.
Wolves’ defence is just so good isn’t it? They are doing enough to keep Liverpool out and cause errors in this first half.
Mane has been offside a few times now, most recently as Thiago played him through in front of goal. A frustrating half for Klopp’s side, into three minutes added time now.
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
40 mins: Traore has been very impressive so far, dancing his way out of challenges and getting life back into the crowd following Liverpool’s pressure.
The visitors have continued their onslaught of attack but they still can’t get a foothold so far. Saiss put in a huge tackle on Salah to keep the striker out, in the passage of play Coady has become injured.
Another fun fact for you - it’s now been over 350 minutes since wolves last conceded a goal, can they keep it up?
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
35 mins: Liverpool have stepped up their pressure in the last few minutes and they have been throwing everything at Wolves!
Jota almost got the opener as Salah crossed a perfect ball in but his header went wide. Jota arguably should have scored from the opportunity.
Liverpool then won yet another corner, their fifth of the match, with Alexander-Arnold crossing it in. Sa dealt with it well and the hosts continue to soak up the pressure.
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
31 mins: Kilman’s attempted clearance was blocked by Robertson to build some attack for Liverpool. Mane sent a decent attempt into the box but it found no-one. The ball kept being sent in with it ending with a superb run from Alexander-Arnold.
Thiago passed to the England star but his finish is awful to keep the score level.
The first booking of the match also came with Dendoncker given a yellow card for a challenge on Jota.
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
27 mins: Henderson is creating opportunities but it’s the final touch and pass that just isn’t coming off for the visitors at the moment.
The question is if Wolves can continue this and spoil Liverpool’s impressive stats. The Reds have scored two goals in their last 18 matches across all competitions!
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
23 mins: Liverpool are finding it difficult to connect in the final third thanks to superb Wolves defence so far.
To put it into context, on Wednesday Liverpool were 2-0 up against Everton.
If the hosts really want to make this count thought they’ll need to get their own scoreboard ticking...
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
20 mins: Well what a few minutes!
Hwang collected a ball poorly cleared by Van Dijk and he put Jimenez through. The shot was way off target but even if it went it, it wouldn’t have counted as he was offside.
Then it was the turn of Wolves to make a sloppy pass which was picked up by Liverpool. The teams have found their feet but the attacking play hasn’t yet been slick enough to find an opener.
Semedo defended well as Jota attempted to cross it in but he has conceded a corner in halting the attack. Alexander-Arnold took the set-piece and they won yet another corner. The defender changed sides to take the shot again but it comes to nothing.
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