Back on top of the Premier League table, Jurgen Klopp’s men will seek to stay there for the rest of the season
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp’s side
Watford, meanwhile, picked up their third win in succession, bludgeoning Cardiff 5-1 in south Wales, with Gerard Deulofeu grabbing a hat-trick and Troy Deeney notching a couple more.
This promises to be a real test for the Reds as they chase a first domestic title since 1989-90.
| Game | Liverpool vs Watford |
| Date | Wednesday, February 27 |
| Time | 8:00pm GMT / 3:00pm ET |
In the United States (US), the game can be streamed via NBC Sports Gold.
| US TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| N/A | NBC Sports Gold |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will not be broadcast or streamed.
| UK TV channel | Online |
|---|---|
| N/A |
| Position | Liverpool squad |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Alisson, Mignolet, Kelleher |
| Defenders | Van Dijk, Moreno, Robertson, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, |
| Midfielders | Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Milner, Keita, Henderson, Lallana, Jones, Camacho, Christie-Davies, Woodburn |
| Forwards | Firmino, Mane, Salah, Sturridge, Shaqiri, Origi |
Liverpool starting XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Milner; Mane, Salah, Origi
Subs : Mignolet, Camacho, Henderson, Lallana, Keita, Shaqiri, Sturridge
| Position | Watford players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Foster, Gomes, Dahlberg |
| Defenders | Mariappa, Kabasele, Cathcart, Britos, Wilmot, Prodl, Masina, Janmaat, Navarro |
| Midfielders | Cleverley, Capoue, Sema, Pereyra, Chalobah, Doucoure, Quina |
| Forwards | Deeney, Deulofeu, Success, Gray, Penaranda |
Watford starting XI: Foster; Janmaat, Cathcart, Mariappa, Masina; Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra; Deulofeu, Deeney
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Subs : Gomes, Kabasele, Navarro, Quina, Cleverly, Sema, Gray
Liverpool are 2/7 favourites to win this match at bet365 . A draw can be backed at 5/1, while Watford
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Liverpool
Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Manchester United has pushed them a point clear of Manchester City at the summit, but Pep Guardiola’s men have a strong advantage in terms of goal difference.
Indeed, while Andy Robertson argued that a “point at Old Trafford is never a bad result” , there was something of a sense of disappointment that the Reds were unable to capitalise on their opponents’ injury problems and win the match.
Klopp’s side
“The situation is like it is. In the
“I don’t want to close my eyes to the situation, because if United are beatable on the day, you have to do it – and we didn’t. So, that’s still in my thoughts somewhere.
“But, of course, I’m fine with the point. Let’s carry on.”
Liverpool
The Hornets, though, will not make life straightforward.
Javi Gracia’s side
“I always want three points, I am never happy with one,” he said.
Watford, though, suffered a 5-0 loss on their last trip to Anfield so know the scale of the task that lies in wait against the league leaders.