Commentary:
90+5' Diogo Jota from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 53104.
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, Watford: 28%.
90+4' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+4' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' CHANCE! Sadio Mane finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
90+3' Danger! Diogo Jota from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
90+3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+3' Watford has resigned and is just waiting for the referee to finish the match.
90+2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+2' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing Samir.
90+1' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+1' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Tom Cleverley swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Juraj Kucka
90' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Watford are in control of the ball.
90' Thiago Alcantara is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, Watford: 28%.
89' G O O O A A A L - Fabinho from Liverpool puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Ben Foster was close to denying the opportunity.88' PENALTY! - Juraj Kucka pulls Diogo Jota by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
88' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Liverpool!
87' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
86' Emmanuel Dennis relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
86' Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
85' Roberto Firmino sees his shot deflected off target
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, Watford: 28%.
84' A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked.
84' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Great defending by Samir from Watford to prevent his team conceding a goal.
84' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' Liverpool start a counter attack.
83' Watford are trying to create something here.
83' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Tom Cleverley from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Watford are in control of the ball.
82' Goal kick for Watford.
81' Sadio Mane from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
81' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
80' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford is ruled offside.
80' Could be a good chance here as Juraj Kucka from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, Watford: 27%.
79' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Watford start a counter attack.
79' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
79' A shot by Sadio Mane is blocked.
79' A chance opens up as Diogo Jota from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
78' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
78' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Juan Hernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Emmanuel Dennis in a tactical substitution.
78' Joao Pedro is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua King in a tactical substitution.
78' Imran Louza is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Cleverley in a tactical substitution.
76' Watford are in control of the ball.
76' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but Ben Foster comes out to smother the ball.
76' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
76' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
75' Watford are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, Watford: 27%.
75' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
74' Sadio Mane from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
74' A chance opens up as Diogo Jota from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
74' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
74' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
74' Watford start a counter attack.
74' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
73' Kiko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
73' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
72' Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
72' Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Fabinho from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
71' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
71' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Watford: 29%.
69' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
69' Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Sadio Mane in a tactical substitution.
68' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
68' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Imran Louza relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
67' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
67' Watford are in control of the ball.
66' Goal kick for Watford.
66' A chance presents itself to Mohamed Salah from Liverpool but his header goes wide
66' Fabinho puts in a cross...
66' Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Ismaila Sarr from Watford trips Fabinho
65' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, Watford: 30%.
64' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
64' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
63' Moussa Sissoko from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
63' Watford are trying to create something here.
62' Goal kick for Watford.
62' Curtis Jones is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabinho in a tactical substitution.
61' A chance presents itself to Diogo Jota from Liverpool but his header goes wide
61' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
61' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
61' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
60' Watford are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 69%, Watford: 31%.
60' Goal kick for Watford.
59' A chance presents itself to Diogo Jota from Liverpool but his header goes wide
59' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
59' Yellow card for Juan Hernandez.
59' Juan Hernandez from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joseph Gomez
58' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
57' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
57' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
57' How did he miss that? Joao Pedro has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
57' A chance opens up as Ismaila Sarr from Watford successfully finds a team mate in the area...
57' Juan Hernandez carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
57' Watford are trying to create something here.
56' Goal kick for Watford.
56' A chance presents itself to Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool but his header goes wide
56' Curtis Jones from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
55' Hassane Kamara clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
55' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
55' Watford are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Watford: 29%.
54' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
54' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Watford are in control of the ball.
54' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Watford.
52' Diogo Jota fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
52' Imran Louza from Watford makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
52' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Watford are in control of the ball.
51' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
51' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
50' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Watford: 29%.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool trips Juraj Kucka
49' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
49' The ref blows his whistle. Juraj Kucka charged Curtis Jones from behind and it's a free-kick
48' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Goal kick for Watford.
47' Curtis Jones fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
47' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
47' Joel Matip from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
47' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
46' Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
46' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
46' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
46' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It was a glorious performance by Liverpool, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, Watford: 30%.
45+2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
45+1' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' After a tactical foul, Joseph Gomez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+1' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joao Pedro
45+1' Watford are trying to create something here.
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, Watford: 28%.
45' Watford are in control of the ball.
45' Liverpool start a counter attack.
44' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Juan Hernandez swings in a cross from the free kick.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Juraj Kucka
43' Goal kick for Watford.
43' That's a great ball by Jordan Henderson from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
43' Hassane Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
43' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
42' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
42' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
41' Curtis Jones from Liverpool is ruled offside.
41' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
41' Juan Hernandez from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joel Matip
41' The game is restarted.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 72%, Watford: 28%.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Curtis Jones from Liverpool trips Imran Louza
39' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
39' Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Curtis Jones puts in a cross...
39' Juan Hernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Curtis Jones from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
38' Curtis Jones from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' Ben Foster saved a certain goal there! Diogo Jota found himself in a great scoring position but Ben Foster denied him with a great save
38' A shot by Andrew Robertson is blocked.
38' A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked.
38' Curtis Jones from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
37' Hassane Kamara clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Liverpool start a counter attack.
37' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Kiko from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
36' Andrew Robertson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Kiko from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
36' Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Watford are in control of the ball.
36' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Watford are trying to create something here.
35' Watford are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, Watford: 30%.
34' Goal kick for Watford.
34' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
33' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
33' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
32' A shot by Thiago Alcantara is blocked.
32' A chance opens up as Curtis Jones from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Juan Hernandez comes back onto the field.
32' The game is restarted.
31' Juan Hernandez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
31' Juan Hernandez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
31' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Dangerous challenge by Joel Matip from Liverpool. Juan Hernandez on the receiving end of that.
30' Juan Hernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
30' Liverpool are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, Watford: 30%.
29' Moussa Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
29' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
29' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Watford are trying to create something here.
28' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
28' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
28' Juraj Kucka from Watford commits a foul by elbowing Curtis Jones
27' Goal kick for Watford.
26' Danger averted there as Hassane Kamara from Watford clears the danger with a good tackle
26' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
26' Watford are in control of the ball.
26' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Watford are trying to create something here.
25' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Watford: 36%.
24' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
24' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
24' Could be a good chance here as Kiko from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
24' Watford are in control of the ball.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Hassane Kamara
23' Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
22' Joseph Gomez provided the assist for the goal.
22' G O O O A A A L - Diogo Jota from Liverpool heads the ball home!22' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
22' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
22' Alisson Becker saved a certain goal there! Juraj Kucka found himself in a great scoring position but Alisson Becker denied him with a great save
22' CHANCE! Juraj Kucka finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
22' Joao Pedro carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
22' Watford start a counter attack.
22' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
21' Dangerous challenge by Moussa Sissoko from Watford. Mohamed Salah on the receiving end of that.
21' Thiago Alcantara relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
21' Juan Hernandez from Watford heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
21' Moussa Sissoko puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Watford: 36%.
20' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Watford are trying to create something here.
19' Juan Hernandez from Watford concedes a foul on Alisson Becker but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
19' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
19' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
17' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
17' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Watford.
16' A lob by Diogo Jota from Liverpool goes wide.
16' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
16' Moussa Sissoko from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Watford start a counter attack.
16' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' The ref blows his whistle. Hassane Kamara charged Mohamed Salah from behind and it's a free-kick
15' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Watford: 38%.
15' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
14' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
14' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
14' Could be a good chance here as Joao Pedro from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
14' Goal kick for Watford.
13' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
13' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
13' Juan Hernandez sends a header towards goal, but Alisson Becker is there to comfortably save it
13' Imran Louza from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
12' Andrew Robertson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12' Moussa Sissoko from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
12' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' The referee signals a free kick as Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool trips Juraj Kucka
11' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
11' Joao Pedro from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
10' Watford are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Watford: 42%.
10' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Watford are trying to create something here.
9' Curtis Jones from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Danger! Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
9' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
8' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Goal kick for Watford.
8' Curtis Jones from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
8' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
7' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
6' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
6' Ismaila Sarr fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Goal kick for Watford.
5' Virgil van Dijk sends a long ball upfield.
5' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 46%, Watford: 54%.
4' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
3' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
3' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
3' Watford are trying to create something here.
3' Watford are in control of the ball.
2' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
2' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
2' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Watford plays a short goal kick.
2' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
1' Poor play by Juraj Kucka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
1' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
1' Imran Louza clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
1' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
1' Watford are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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