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It will not be Divock Origi’s most famous goal as a replacement. Given his status as Liverpool’s 21st-century David Fairclough and his strike in a Champions League final, how could it be? But when that strangest of scorelines for them seemed to beckon – 0-0 – he transformed a draw into a victory in the 94th minute. The super-sub struck again and Wolves’ doggedness earned them only a statistical distinction, not a point.
Even on a day when Mohamed Salah did not score, he created, finding the replacement with a low cross. Origi span, shot and scored his second league goal of the season. For Liverpool, it made it 29 consecutive games with at least one goal. Wolves looked set to emulate Real Madrid, the previous team to keep a clean sheet against them. Instead they can reflect that they are the only opponents in the last 19 Liverpool matches not to have conceded at least twice.
Wolves’ resistance seemed set to earn them a hat-trick of 0-0 draws. They were personified by Conor Coady, a Liverpool fan who came through the Anfield academy, and who marked his 250th Wolves appearance with a remarkable intervention, even if it reflected badly on another who has represented both clubs. When Jose Sa came off his line and collided with Romain Saiss, he sent Diogo Jota scampering in behind, with only a defence that lacked a goalkeeper to beat. Instead he blasted his shot against Coady, who had retreated to the goal line.
It was a remarkable reprieve but not the only example of defensive heroics. Saiss executed a brilliant challenge on Salah when he seemed set to tap in Andy Robertson’s enticing low cross. Leander Dendoncker hacked a Jota header away when it promised to trouble Sa. The goalkeeper came swiftly off his line to block Sadio Mane’s effort and, in the closing minutes, reacted wonderfully well to tip the Senegalese’s shot over the bar. For good measure, Sa saved Salah’s 90th-minute shot. It appeared to have secured a point, but Origi thought otherwise.
Follow all the reaction and updates from Watford vs Man City below.
Watford 0-3 Man City
71 mins: City were gifted a free kick as Sterling was fouled by Dennis. Foden crossed it in and found Cathcart who conceded a corner. Mahrez took the set-piece but it was well cleared.
Bachmann then made two more great saves. Though he has let three in this evening the keeper has had a sensational evening.
Watford made a change as Rose, who hasn’t had the best game, was replaced by Ngakia.
Watford 0-3 Man City
67 mins: Watford had been holding strong before the Silva goal but they fall apart after conceding.
Grealish again almost slotted home in the top corner and after the effort he was taken off. Gundogan was also replaced with De Bruyne and Mahrez coming on.
GOAL! Watford 0-3 Man City (SILVA 63)
What a goal! Silva danced around Rose to slot the ball in the top left.
This came after pressure from City, Gundogan had an effort that went wide. And Sterling, who has been the life of this City side, created another chance but Watford did enough to muscle the ball back before the goal from Silva.
Watford 0-2 Man City
60 mins: Dennis went down gripping his knee - maybe trying to highlight he was brought down in the box. No penalty was given and he was back to his feet.
Sissoko was urged to shoot by the crowd and so he launched the ball but it was well wide.
Then is was City’s turn to have a punt at goal with Foden smacking the woodwork. Bachmann got a hand to it to give away a corner. Laporte’s effort sailed over the bar.
Watford 0-2 Man City
55 mins: Dennis did well to get the ball up to just outside the box but Foden got it back. The passage of play ended with the ball at Sterling’s feet and Bachmann making another stunning save - the keeper is having a great game despite the score line.
Another chance went begging for City and if they had capitalised on these opportunities it could have easily been 5-0 by now.
Watford 0-2 Man City
50 mins: An early corner conceded as Sterling looked to strike. It was taken short and City eventually got the ball to an offside Dias.
Watford then won a corner back as Dennis took a shot. Dennis then got a head to the corner ball but it sailed over the bar. Nothing to suggest Watford can fight their way back into this one as of yet.
It was corners galore as City won another but Bachmann collected.
Watford 0-2 Man City
We are back underway at Vicarage Road!
Louza and Cleverly are off and Kucka and Hernandez are on for Watford
Will Watford be able to get back into this one or will City run away with this to end up on top?
All to come in the next 45 but look at this stat about Silva, outstanding!
Half-time: Watford 0-2 Man City
A look at Raheem Sterling’s opener...
Half-time: Watford 0-2 Man City
Watford have had some spells of possession but it has been all City in the first half.
An early goal from Sterling crushed the hosts who were scrambling for the following ten minutes. Ranieri’s side built themselves back into it but Silva’s goal at 30 minutes drained the hope from Watford.
Even in the added time of the first 45 Watford conceded a corner with Bachmann their only saviour.
The question on everyone’s lips now is how ruthless will City be in this second half?
Watford 0-2 Man City
45 mins: City won a corner as defenders expelled the ball from a Gundogan attack. Bachmann collected and cleared his lines.
More City pressure and possession closed out normal time and it feels that is how the remainder of the match is going to play out. Two minutes added time at Vicarage Road.
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