Liverpool fire three late goals past Watford despite Jordan Henderson red card
Relive all the action from the Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road
Liverpool maintained pressure on table-topping Manchester City with three second-half goals sealing a comfortable 3-0 victory at Watford on Saturday.
After a largely uneventful first half, Mohamed Salah put the ball past Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster in the 67th minute before England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunning second goal.
The 20-year-old beat Foster with a brilliant whipped free kick from 25 metres nine minutes later, before his international team mate Jordan Henderson was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
Liverpool were not hindered by their numerical disadvantage, however, with Roberto Firmino adding a late third goal as the visitors extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season to 13 games.
Juergen Klopp's side remain second with 33 points and trail Champions City by two points after Pep Guardiola's side beat West Ham United 4-0 on Saturday. Watford slipped to eighth after a third game without victory.
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What time does it start?
Watford vs Liverpool kicks off at 3:00pm (GMT) on Saturday 24 November.
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.
Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Highlights will be shown at 10:20pm on BBC One.
Player to watch…
Sadio Mane: The Liverpool forward signed a new long-term contract at Anfield on Thursday, and has scored seven goals for the Reds this season. The Senegalese, who has put away 40 goals in 89 appearances since joining from Southampton in 2016, scored at Vicarage Road on the opening day last season in a 3-3 draw, and will be looking to add to his tally this Saturday as Liverpool strive to continue their unbeaten start.
Form guide…
Watford: LLWWLD
Liverpool: WWWDLW
Odds…
Watford to win: 11/2
Liverpool to win: 13/25
Draw: 33/10
Prediction...
Watford 1-3 Liverpool
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THE TINKERMAN IS BACK
Yes, Claudio Ranieri takes charge at Craven Cottage for his first game as Fulham manager.
The Cottagers are in dire need of points sitting bottom of the table with just five through the Premier League's first 12 games. Southampton sit just three points ahead, and thus both sides will be targeting a crucial win today.
It looks like it may be a 4-2-3-1 rather than the traditional 4-4-2 usually utilised by Ranieri.
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