Commentary:
90+2' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+2' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+2' Ball possession: Watford: 23%, Liverpool: 77%.
90+1' Neco Williams provided the assist for the goal.
90+1' G O O O A A A L - Roberto Firmino scores with the right foot!90+1' Neco Williams from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
90+1' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
90' Ball possession: Watford: 23%, Liverpool: 77%.
90' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
89' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Jeremy Ngakia from Watford trips Sadio Mane
88' Joao Pedro from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Ismaila Sarr from Watford heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
88' Jeremy Ngakia puts in a cross...
88' Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
86' Juraj Kucka from Watford is ruled offside.
86' Joao Pedro from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' A player from Watford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
86' A shot by Juan Hernandez is blocked.
86' Ismaila Sarr from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
85' Ismaila Sarr from Watford crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
85' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
84' Today's attendance is 21085.
84' Joao Pedro from Watford is ruled offside.
84' Ismaila Sarr from Watford sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
84' Joao Pedro of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
84' Watford is in control of the ball.
83' James Milner is leaving the field to be replaced by Neco Williams in a tactical substitution.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool trips Juraj Kucka
82' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
81' Joao Pedro from Watford is ruled offside.
80' Sadio Mane sends a header towards goal, but Ben Foster is there to comfortably save it
80' James Milner puts in a cross...
80' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
79' Watford is trying to create something here.
79' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
79' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
79' Ismaila Sarr goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
79' Sadio Mane relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Tom Cleverley from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
78' James Milner clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78' Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
78' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Great vision by Ben Foster from Watford as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
77' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Jeremy Ngakia puts in a cross...
76' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Danny Rose swings in a cross from the free kick.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Juan Hernandez
75' The referee signals a free kick as Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool trips Ismaila Sarr
75' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked.
75' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
74' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
74' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
73' Juan Hernandez from Watford sends an effort wide of target
73' Could be a good chance here as Moussa Sissoko from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
73' Moussa Sissoko from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73' Watford is in control of the ball.
72' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Konstantinos Tsimikas puts in a cross...
71' Goal kick for Watford.
71' How did he miss that? Sadio Mane has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
71' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
71' Danny Rose could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
70' Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but Ben Foster runs out to collect the ball
70' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
69' Goal kick for Watford.
69' Emmanuel Dennis is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
69' Naby Keita from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
69' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
68' A shot by James Milner is blocked.
68' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' James Milner puts in a cross...
67' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
67' William Troost-Ekong from Watford is ruled offside.
67' Danny Rose swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Liverpool trips Ismaila Sarr
66' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
65' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
65' Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a tactical substitution.
64' Andrew Robertson is leaving the field to be replaced by Konstantinos Tsimikas in a tactical substitution.
64' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool is ruled offside.
64' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
63' Trent Alexander-Arnold sees his shot deflected off target
63' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Watford is in control of the ball.
62' Ismaila Sarr from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' A player from Watford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
61' Goal kick for Watford.
61' Sadio Mane from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
61' Jeremy Ngakia relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
60' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Watford: 19%, Liverpool: 81%.
60' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
59' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
59' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
59' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
58' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
58' Juan Hernandez from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
57' Watford is in control of the ball.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Tom Cleverley
57' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
56' Juraj Kucka shoots from outside the box, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
56' Kiko is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Ngakia in a tactical substitution.
55' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
55' A fantastic individual effort by Mohamed Salah!
54' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah scores with the left foot!54' Great skill from Mohamed Salah as he dribbles past his opponents
54' Roberto Firmino of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
53' Juraj Kucka from Watford commits a foul by elbowing James Milner
53' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
52' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
52' Poor play by Craig Cathcart as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
52' Could be a good chance here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' Liverpool start a counter attack.
51' Juan Hernandez from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
50' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
49' Mohamed Salah forces a good save from Ben Foster who turns the ball behind for a corner!
49' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
49' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
48' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
48' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
47' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
47' The referee signals a free kick as Tom Cleverley from Watford trips Sadio Mane
47' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Goal kick for Watford.
46' Trent Alexander-Arnold fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
46' Adam Masina is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Cleverley in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
45+2' Joel Matip comes back onto the field.
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Joel Matip is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Joel Matip is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' Joel Matip from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
45' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
45' Adam Masina clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
44' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Naby Keita is penalised for pushing Emmanuel Dennis.
43' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' James Milner puts in a cross...
43' James Milner from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
42' Naby Keita sees his shot deflected off target
42' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
42' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
41' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Sadio Mane, but the ball is intercepted.
41' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Ismaila Sarr
40' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
40' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
39' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
39' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
38' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' A wonderful team goal!
37' James Milner provided the assist for the goal.
37' G O O O A A A L - Roberto Firmino from Liverpool taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Roberto Firmino37' James Milner from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
37' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Some neat football here as James Milner from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
36' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
36' Kiko from Watford is ruled offside.
35' Andrew Robertson is penalised for pushing Juan Hernandez.
35' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Ball possession: Watford: 16%, Liverpool: 84%.
34' The game is restarted.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Naby Keita from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
34' Mohamed Salah heads the ball back across goal...
33' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
32' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
31' Juraj Kucka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
31' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
30' Naby Keita from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Great skill from Sadio Mane as he dribbles past his opponents
30' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
30' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Watford: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
29' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
28' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing William Troost-Ekong.
27' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
26' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
26' That's a great ball by Ismaila Sarr from Watford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
26' Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Goal kick for Watford.
25' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Watford: 19%, Liverpool: 81%.
24' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
23' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
23' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Watford is in control of the ball.
21' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Watford: 13%, Liverpool: 87%.
20' Naby Keita is penalised for pushing Juraj Kucka.
20' Ben Foster relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford is ruled offside.
19' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
18' Watford is trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Watford.
18' Joel Matip from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
17' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
17' Naby Keita from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
15' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
15' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Watford: 15%, Liverpool: 85%.
15' The match resumes with a drop ball.
15' The game is stopped.
14' Watford is in control of the ball.
13' Emmanuel Dennis is penalised for pushing James Milner.
13' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
13' That's a great ball by Jordan Henderson from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
13' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
12' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
12' Mohamed Salah releases a shot, it's parried by Ben Foster but he can't hold onto it...
12' Andrew Robertson of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Joel Matip sends a long ball upfield.
10' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
10' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Watford: 21%, Liverpool: 79%.
9' Watford is in control of the ball.
9' Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
9' Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane scores with the right foot!9' Mohamed Salah carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
8' Goal kick for Watford.
8' That's a great ball by Roberto Firmino from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' James Milner from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
5' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
5' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
5' Liverpool are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
5' Ball possession: Watford: 19%, Liverpool: 81%.
4' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
4' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
4' Moussa Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
3' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
2' Mohamed Salah sees his shot deflected off target
2' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' Virgil van Dijk sends a long ball upfield.
2' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
2' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
1' Emmanuel Dennis could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
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