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David Prentice

Big problem for Watford is that one Liverpool player loves scoring against them

Liverpool need just 12 points to clinch their first league title for 30 years - unless Manchester City drop more points.

Will the Reds get three of them at Vicarage Road? Or will The Hornets pick up the points they so desperately need to climb out of the relegation zone? We asked our Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst for his verdict.

Win, lose or draw?

Watford have generally been performing much better since Nigel Pearson took charge and I think the Hornets will provide a stern test for the Reds on Saturday.

That, though, doesn't mean Liverpool won't win. I expect three more points for Jurgen Klopp's side to take themselves to within nine points of the title. Thepools.com make the Reds 4/9 to win , which is better than we've been seeing for Jurgen Klopp's side this season. For a team who has beaten Manchester United and Wolves at home this season Watford are a big 13/2 while the draw is also a big 15/4 .

Who's a good bet for 1st scorer?

Mohamed Salah has scored four goals in as many games to take his season's tally to 15 in the Premier League.

Liverpool and Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah (VISIONHAUS)

He's now just two behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jamie Vardy in the hunt for the Golden Boot.

And with Salah having scored more against Watford than any other team, I'd make him a good bet to open proceedings tomorrow . He's 3/1 to do just that and 17/20 to score at any time in the match.

Who's on pens?

That'll be Mo Salah. As mentioned, he usually enjoys his outings against Watford.

Will Liverpool keep a clean sheet?

Unusually, the Reds shipped two goals at home to West Ham on Monday and they have looked a bit sloppy when defending corners in the last couple of matches.

That being said, however, I think they will shut out a team who have netted just 24 times this term - the division's joint-lowest. Both Teams To Score 'No' is 17/20 .

Yellow card?

Abdoulaye Docuoure has racked up seven cautions this term and he could be a good bet to add to that on Saturday.

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