Liverpool v Watford: Premier League – live! | Football

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Liverpool v Watford from Anfield. You know the context: top v bottom (or 2nd v 13th if you’re into the whole xG thing), champions-elect v Championship-bound, etc, etc. Nothing sums up the differences between these sides better than the number two: that’s how many points Liverpool have dropped in the Premier League this season, and how many managers Watford have sacked.

Their third boss of the season, Nigel Pearson, takes charge for the first time today. Even the ostriches know Watford are in serious trouble, though there has been enough encouragement in some of their performances to suggest they are not a lost cause. Their great escape may have to wait until next week, when they host Manchester United, because Liverpool’s home form is terrifying. In the last two years their Premier League record at Anfield is P37 W33 D4 L0.

Oh, and Watford’s last three visits have ended 0-5, 0-5 and 1-6. Godspeed, gents.

Kick off is at 12.30pm GMT.