It is top against bottom in the Premier League this afternoon as Liverpool host Watford at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds lead Leicester City in the title race by eight points after 16 games, and it looks like it will take something special - or disastrous, in Liverpool's case - to see them denied a first League title since 1989.
As for Watford, the Hornets are already on their third manager of the season with Nigel Pearson in charge following the sackings of both Javi Gracia and Quique Sanchez Flores (again).
Watford are six points adrift at the foot of the table, and having scored just nine League goals this season - the least in the top flight by a long way - it could be a long afternoon on Merseyside.
Premier League preview
Liverpool vs Watford
Venue: Anfield
Date: Saturday, 12 December, 2019
Kick-off time: 12:30pm GMT
Prediction
Liverpool 3-0 Watford: Put simply, the Hornets have been terrible in attack and only slightly less awful in defence this term.
In reality, Klopp will likely be able to rest a few key players and still achieve a comfortable win - but if this season has shown anything, it is to not write off a team, no matter what their current predicament is.
Betting tips and odds via Betfair exchange
Match odds
- Liverpool to win: 2/11
- Draw: 8/1
- Watford to win: 19/1
| Scoreline | Liverpool win | Watford win | Draw |
| 1-0 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 64/1 | 0-0 (35/1) |
| 2-0 | 7/1 | 129/1 | 1-1 (20/1) |
| 2-1 | 11/1 | 59/1 | 2-2 (35/1) |
| 3-0 | 7/1 | 219/1 |
Odds provided by Betfair Exchange. Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of December 14.
Tickets
Liverpool home tickets are currently sold out, but hospitality packages are still available.
For more information, click here to head to Liverpool's official website
Team news
Dejan Lovren is a doubt with a thigh injury, and is unlikely to be risked. With Joel Matip also out, Joe Gomez could continue at centre-back.
Adam Lallana is in with a chance of returning from injury, but Nathaniel Clyne (knee) is definitely out.
As for Watford, Danny Welbeck (thigh), Tom Cleverley (calf), Sebastian Prodl (knee) and Jose Holebas (ankle) are out as it stands. Carig Cathcart could return after a cut to the head, but Daryl Janmaat (knee) is a doubt.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Milner, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Keita, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Origi, Mane
Watford XI: Foster Femenia, Kasabele, Cathcart, Masina; Doucoure, Capoue; Sarr, Pereyra, Deulofeu; Deeney
TV channel and live stream information
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.
You can follow all the action on our LIVE match blog with David Lynch at Anfield.
Head to head (H2H) results history
The two sides have met 12 times in the Premier League, with Liverpool winning nine times, Watford once, and just one draw.
Liverpool scored eight goals without reply against the Hornets last season, and the last time they met, the Reds won 5-0 at Anfield in February.
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