WATFORD VS LIVERPOOL: PREVIEW

Liverpool will look to continue their unbeaten start to the Premier league campaign as they visit Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool will be looking to pick up where they left off prior to the international where they beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield.

Whilst Watford will be looking to better themselves following a disappointing 1-1 draw with struggling Southampton.

Watford will have to fight hard for any result they earn this weekend, they may need to rely on Liverpool having one eye on the crucial midweek clash with PSG.

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TEAM NEWS -

Watford are boosted by the return of Etienne Capoue following his suspension as well as a fully-fit Troy Deeney now being available for the Hornets.

Source: Fox Sports

As for Liverpool, Adam Lallana will not be available to face Watford due to a minor injury.

However, the return of club captain, Jordan Henderson is looking likely after overcoming a hamstring injury that has troubled the early parts of his season.

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THE MANAGERS -

Watford boss Javi Garcia discussed his impending new contract and the importance of results, the Spaniard said:

"We reached an agreement for the next years. I haven't signed it yet, but I (will) do next week.

"As a coach you always depend on the results, but at this moment I can say I am proud to be part of this project, not only for one year but for a long time.

"This stability is good for the players. Now we need to keep working hard because it is the only way we can keep this good moment going."

Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp discusses the challenge that his side face at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon.

"It will be a proper challenge on Saturday," Klopp insisted. "It's no coincidence that Watford are seventh in the league.

"They're a proper package and for sure the best Watford team since I've been here. You don't get a lot of shots against them.

"There are a lot of games to go, a lot of fights to do and a lot of challenges to do. I'm looking forward to it."

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MATCH STATS -

- Liverpool have won nine of the last 11 meetings between these two sides in all competitions.

- Watford's last victory against Liverpool was at the end of 2015; a 3-0 win - but have only earned just one point in the last five games.

- There has only been one goalless stalemate between the two sides in the 22 previous meetings.

- Craig Cathcart's next Premier League appearance will be his 100th in the division.

- Mohamed Salah has scored five goals in his last two Premier League games against the Hornets; whilst Roberto Firmino has four goals and three assists in his last five league games against Watford.

Source: Liverpool FC

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BETTING ODDS -

Watford: 5/1

Draw: 7/2

Liverpool: 4/7