There are several matches to be played on Saturday in the English Premier League. The final game of the day takes place at Vicarage Road as Watford entertain Liverpool.
The Hornets begin the weekend down in 19th place on 24 points. They are currently one point behind 17th placed Aston Villa and could move above them as they play in the League Cup final. Liverpool are 22 points clear at the top of the table and sure to win the title this season.
Watford travelled to Old Trafford to play Manchester United last Sunday and came away with a 3-0 defeat. Having performed well for much of the first half, they conceded a late penalty which was converted and struggled to get back in the match. That result means Watford have failed to win any of their last 6 games in all competitions.
Watford have lost 4 of their last 5 matches including defeats at Aston Villa in the Premier League and Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup. They also lost at home against Everton in the Premier League and were held to a draw at Brighton and Hove Albion.
The momentum gained under new manager Nigel Pearson seems to have been lost and Watford are in relegation trouble. They have failed to win any of their last 5 Premier League games and trends show they have picked up just 5 victories in their last 31 league matches. However, Watford are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 home games in all competitions and both teams have scored in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Liverpool were given a scare by West Ham United on Monday night as despite taking an early lead they fell behind in the game. However, by increasing the pressure on the West Ham United goal as the second half progressed Liverpool scored the 2 goals they needed to win the game 3-2.
That result means Liverpool undefeated in their last 44 Premier League matches and have won each of their last 18. The Reds have kept 11 clean sheets in their last 15 matches in all competitions including 5 of their last 6 away from home. Liverpool are undefeated in their last 21 away Premier League games and have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 8 on the road.
Looking ahead to the team news and Watford have two doubts with Kiko and Daryl Janmaat unlikely to feature in the game. Every other player is fit and available.
Liverpool are still without central midfielder Jordan Henderson who has a hamstring injury. James Milner, Nathaniel Clyne and Xherdan Shaqiri are all doubtful.
West Ham United showed it is possible to score goals against Liverpool and Watford should have scored at Manchester United last weekend. The Hornets may find the back of the net but Liverpool seem unstoppable in attack and should get the goals required to take maximum points.