What is the current position of Liverpool and Watford in the Premier League?
Liverpool assumed its position atop the league following the 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Reds have so far accrued 66 points in 27 league matches.
On the other hand, Watford ranks 7th with 40 points in 27 games.
What is the current form of Liverpool in comparison to Watford's?
An atypical showing at Old Trafford saw Liverpool drop two points in the 0-0 draw, enabling Manchester City to gain grounds on Jurgen Klopp's men. They will, however, hope to recapture their form when Watford comes to town in midweek.
Minus the stalemates against the Red Devils, the Merseysiders have managed five wins in their last 10 games, losing two and drawing three of the remaining five. The last five games have been quite frustrating for Jurgen Klopp and his men as they have amassed just a win and four draws.
For Watford, the turn of the year has seemingly brought good fortunes with the Hornets losing just one of their last 10 matches across all competition. Javi Garcia's side remains unbeaten in its last four games, registering three wins and a draw.
The Vicarage Road outfit travels to Anfield on the back of a big 5-1 away victory against Watford.
Team News: Who is injured or suspended for Liverpool vs Watford?
Huge doubt surrounds Roberto Firmino's availability after the Brazilian forward limped off in the first half of the clash with Manchester United on Sunday. The 26-year-old is feared to have picked up an ankle injury and is unlikely to be risked.
Center back pair Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez are also set to be sidelined as they convalesce from respective injuries. Despite returning to training, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is yet to make full recovery after spending a lengthy spell on the treatment table. No player is suspended for the Reds.
Relatively, Watford's Kiko Femenia remains a doubt for the encounter with a hamstring injury. Full-back Jose Holebas is currently serving a suspension and will not be available on Wednesday.
Key stats ahead of Liverpool vs Watford
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Liverpool remains unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Watford (W5 D1). The Reds have scored 20 goals and have kept four clean sheets in those outings.
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Watford has been defeated in 10 of their 11 top-flight away games against Liverpool.
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Watford has lost its last 11 away Premier League games against 'top six' teams following the win over Arsenal at the Emirates in January 2017.
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Liverpool has netted at five or more goals in its last two Premier League games against Watford at Anfield (6-1, 5-0).
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Liverpool's attacking trio in Salah, Mane, and Firmino have all been directly involved in more than five goals each for the Reds in Premier League encounters with Watford. Salah has six goals and one assist in three games, Mane has three goals and assists apiece in four games, and Firmino has accumulated five goals and three assists in seven games.
Head-to-head record of Liverpool vs Watford
Liverpool and Watford have met 31 times across all competitions in the past. The Reds have managed 22 wins and have been defeated on just five occasions. Four of the meetings have ended in draws.
The most recent encounter between the pair ended 3-0 in favor of Liverpool at the Selhurst Park back in Nobember 2018.
Broadcast information for Liverpool vs Watford
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Interestingly, Liverpool vs Watford will not be aired on any television network in the United Kingdom. However, the match can be streamed live on the LFCTV Go app.
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Viewers in the US can catch the Premier League action live on NBC Sports Gold.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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