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Mane (27, 60)
Coutinho (30)
Can (43)
Firmino (57)
Wijnaldum (90)

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6 - 1
Premier League
14:15 Sun 6th Nov 2016
Location: Anfield
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Watford

Janmaat (75)

14:15 Sun 6th Nov 2016
14:15 Sun 6th Nov 2016 Anfield

Liverpool v Watford: Live matchday blog

Liverpool continued their excellent Premier League form with a 6-1 victory over Watford at Anfield to go top of the table.

Goals from Sadio Mane (2), Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum did the damage for the Reds, while Daryl Janmaat grabbed a consolation for the visitors.

Jürgen's take...

Jürgen Klopp addressed the media in his post-match press conference. Click here to read it.

Klopp: “When I came here I asked for time, patience, belief and a lot of things. Now everyone is asking for guarantees but they are not there. There are no guarantees. The only thing we have is a pretty good football team.”

Klopp: “If somebody thinks being one point ahead after 11 matchdays is a big sign for the rest of the season, I can tell this person ‘Sorry’. We will stay cool. We didn’t speak one word before the game about the possibility of being top of the table.”

Klopp: “We are still early in our development and there are a lot of things we can improve.”

Klopp: “We were really concentrated and the first half was really good, really good. The second half was how it is – the break was better for the opponent than it was for us.”

Klopp: “I am really happy, but for me to be ‘thrilled’ we have to have a little bit more. It was a good performance.”

Here's how the Premier League table looks for Liverpool...

Here are all your match stats from Anfield...

Full Time

It's all over at Anfield and Liverpool go outright top of the Premier League table after an irresistible performance to beat Watford 6-1.

Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Emre Can struck in the first half before Roberto Firmino, Mane again and Georginio Wijnaldum netted in the second period.

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Goal

GOAL! GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM!

Gini has his first Liverpool goal as he capatilises on the rebound from Pantilimon's save from Sturridge's shot to drill the ball into the back of the net.

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Goal

GOAL! GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM!

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Sturridge smacks the crossbar again with a first-time curler from 20 yards after a neat one-two with Wijnaldum. Firmino's follow up is saved by the legs of Pantilimon.

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Substitution

Liverpool's last change of the afternoon and fans stand to applaud Philippe Coutinho as he makes his way off. Ovie Ejaria comes on in his place.

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Clyne's low cross finds Coutinho's run but he blasts over the bar.

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Sturridge goes close again; however, this time Pantilimon reads his attempt to curl into the corner beyond a defender and makes the save.

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Yellow Card

Miguel Britos sees yellow for a trip on Emre Can.

77

Sturridge smashes the ball off the top of the crossbar with an effort from a tight angle. Unlucky.

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Goal

Watford pull a goal back as Daryl Janmaat slides a low effort into the corner after finding space inside the LFC box.

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Watford close to grabbing a goal back as Karius takes the sting out of Capoue's shot after he'd been put clean through by Deeney and Milner is on hand to clear away from the line

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Substitution

The Reds make their second change and Daniel Sturridge is on for Adam Lallana.

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Another smart stop from Karius, this time thwarting Deeney as he got a toe to Britos' cross.

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A good save from Karius at full stretch to keep out Capoue's curler through a crowd of bodies inside the box, keeping the clean sheet intact.

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Substitution

Liverpool's first change of the afternoon sees Mane withdrawn and given a standing ovation by supporters. He's replaced by Wijnaldum.

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Goal

GOAL! SADIO MANE!

Liverpool have a fifth goal and it's a second of the afternoon for Mane.

Firmino darts into space and holds off the challenge of Capoue inside the area before taking his time and crossing low for Mane to hook into the net from inside the six-yard box.

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Goal

GOAL! ROBERTO FIRMINO!

Roberto Firmino now gets in on the act as he profits from some excellent work from Lallana, who drives a low ball across the face of goal, leaving the Brazilian with the simplest of tasks to tap in.

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Yellow Card

Yellow card for Holebas after a late tackle on Mane.

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The ball sits up invitingly for Henderson in the box, but he curls over the bar.

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Coutinho shifts the ball onto his right foot inside the D on the edge of the box...it sails just wide of the top corner.

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Kick-Off

We're back underway at Anfield...

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Here are your first-half stats from Anfield...

Half Time

Liverpool hold a commanding lead over Watford at the break as goals from Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Emre Can put them 3-0 up at the half-way stage.

45

It should be 4-0, but no-one is there to meet Can's ball right across the face of goal with Pantilimon out of position.

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Goal

GOAL! EMRE CAN!

Liverpool increase their lead once more and Watford are again left stunned by the speed in which they've been attacked.

This time, it's Can who gets in on the scoring act, glancing in Lallana's cross from the right after another lightning-fast raid forward.

Sublime.

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Oh, Mane, Mane!

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Substitution

Watford are forced into a change. Gomes injured himself trying to thwaty Coutinho's shot and he hasn't recovered. Costel Pantilimon is on in his place.

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Goal

GOAL! PHILIPPE COUTINHO!

Liverpool don't waste any time in grabbing a second and it had to be the Little Magician involved, didn't it?

A slick passing move ends up with the ball at Coutinho's feet on the edge of the area. He shimmies into space and drills low into the net, leaving Gomes helpless.

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Goal

GOAL! SADIO MANE!

After a succession of chances, Liverpool are - finally - in front.

A short corner from Milner to Coutinho allows the No.10 to ping an in-swinging cross into the area, which is met with a glancing header from Mane to direct the ball into the far corner.

Get in!

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Gomes does well to save at Milner's feet after his give-and-go with Can put him into space inside the area.

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Another brilliant chance goes to waste as Firmino uncharacteristically prods wide when one-on-one with Gomes after magnificent work from Mane and then Coutinho to set him away.

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Now Milner drives one at goal from the edge of the area...comfortable take for Gomes.

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How has that not gone in?

A speedy counter-attack, spearheaded by Mane, sees the Senegal forward release Coutinho in the box. An incredible first touch takes him beyond a defender but he strikes into the side netting when a goal looked inevitable.

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Coutinho cracks the crossbar from 10 yards out with a hooked volley from Mane's cross; however, he was flagged offside and it wouldn't have stood.

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A glorious chance for Liverpool to open the scoring, but Lucas can't take full advantage of it.

Coutinho's corner falls for him at the back post, but his close-range shot is blocked by Gomes' sprawling dive.

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Lucas meets Milner's free-kick with a glancing header that bounces wide of the post.

9

Now at the other end, Amrabat clips a left-footer towards goal from the edge of the area. It's comfortable for Karius

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First chance of the game for Liverpool as Firmino and Lallana play a one-two down the left to open up the visiting defence. It results in the former prodding a half-volley at goal, but it's a routine take for Heurelho Gomes.

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Follow today's action via our Opta chalkboard below...

Kick-Off

Here we go, then. Watford kick us off and we're underway at Anfield...

...actually, no we're not. The referee orders a re-take. You don't see that very often.

We are now up and running, though.

An impeccable minute's silence is observed inside Anfield as Liverpool and Watford commemorate Remembrance Day.

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Inside the dressing room...

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Here come the Reds...

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Liverpool team in full: Karius, Clyne, Matip, Lucas, Milner, Henderson, Can, Lallana, Coutinho, Mane, Firmino.

Substitutes: Mignolet, Klavan, Moreno, Wijnaldum, Ejaria, Origi, Sturridge.

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TEAM NEWS

It is two changes for the Reds against Watford, with Lucas Leiva and James Milner brought into the side in place of Dejan Lovren – who is unavailable due to a virus – and Alberto Moreno.

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Weather

12.05pm GMT UPDATE

It's absolutely freezing here at the stadium. Don't be fooled by the sunshine. Wrap up warm.

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Put a bet on it

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Liverpool: 2/7
Draw: 5/1
Watford: 12/1

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Lookin' good...

Anfield is currently bathed in sunshine, looking magnificent.

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Here's an advance look at the front cover of today's match programme...

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In his matchday programme piece, meanwhile, the manager has stressed the important role the supporters can play in helping their team...

Klopp says: "There is no reason why the atmosphere cannot be special. There is no reason why we cannot make this a special game and a special afternoon. The fans have played a huge role so far but, as with the players, they need to continue on this path."

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Jordan Henderson's programme notes are a fascinating read ahead of kick-off, with the captain explaining why and how the players are blocking out any external 'noise' relating to their fine form.

"That's what the gaffer and the coaching staff are drilling into us," he writes. "We have only one aim each week: try to win the next game. Beyond that it's for other people to discuss and debate."

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The Reds will wear shirts embroidered with poppies during today's game, in support of the Royal British Legion.

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Some interesting pre-match stats here...

  • Liverpool have won six of the previous seven meetings between the clubs - and nine of the past 11
  • In 18 previous league games between the teams, there has never been a goalless draw
  • Watford boss Walter Mazzarri has managed once before at Anfield, losing 3-1 with Napoli in a November 2010 Europa League clash
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The LFC World fan event taking place in Singapore culminates with a special viewing party for the clash with Watford. Luis Garcia is on the scene and shared a taster of the pre-match atmosphere on Instagram...

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Team news

At his media briefing, the boss had no fresh injury concerns to report aside from a couple of bouts of illness.

He said: "Maybe something else will happen, we need to wait until the last second but we will do everything we can so that nothing more happens. In this moment, they are all fit."

We'll have the confirmed starting XI for you, directly from the dressing room, at 1.15pm GMT.

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Catch up on the manager's preview of the meeting with Watford on LFCTV GO - with his full pre-match press conference available to watch below.

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Here's the day's schedule of fixtures in the Premier League and the standings before the action gets underway...

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If you want a closer look at how Liverpool have been preparing for today's match, check out our footage and photos from Friday's training session at Melwood...

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Weather

An early afternoon kick-off demands a timely weather update and here it is.

The forecast suggests the temperature will climb no higher than six degrees in the Anfield area - which puts paid to any debate around a coat this week. Get one on if you're going to the game.

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Good morning and welcome to our live matchday blog for Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Watford.

The Reds, eight games unbeaten in the division, face a side who have not conceded in their past three outings - and we will keep you updated throughout the day on everything that happens at Anfield.

It could end with Jürgen Klopp's team being top of the table...

Let's get started.