Liverpool Target 1st Position in Premier League As Reds Host Struggling Watford in Early Kickoff

Liverpool Target 1st Position in Premier League As Reds Host Struggling Watford in Early Kickoff

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Liverpool will hope to continue their impressive record against Watford when both teams clash in the early kickoff game in the Premier League
  • The Reds have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Hornets who are presently battling to retain their Premier League status
  • Victory for Liverpool will see them overtake Manchester City and occupy the top spot at least temporarily with the Citizens to play later in the day

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp will be hoping the Reds continue their winning streak when they host Watford in the Premier League early kickoff game.

Liverpool will be the first team to take to the pitch on Saturday, April 2 as league football resumes in England after the international break.

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Jurgen Klopp has pleaded with Liverpool supporters to make Anfield uncomfortable for Watford. Photo by NurPhoto
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According to the BBC, Liverpool has won 12 of their 13 home league matches against Watford and will be aiming to extend that record against the Hornets.

Liverpool who are presently on 69 points will overtake Manchester City at the top of the league table if they can grind out a win against Watford.

The Hornets will be aiming to do the unthinkable if they plan on leaving Anfield with a positive result as they continue their fight to escape relegation.

The Reds have the best home record in the English Premier League this season and are undefeated in their last 18 games at Anfield.

Alexander Arnold's return, a boost for Liverpool

Meanwhile, Liverpool received a huge boost in their title fight as key defender, Trent Alexander Arnold has returned from injury on time for the Watford clash.

According to 90 Min, Alexander-Arnold back in now back in full training following a hamstring injury suffered before the international break.

The 23-year-old defender has been an important figure in the Reds' title push this season by creating 11 assists and scoring two goals from his role as a right-wing-back.

Jurgen Klopp makes urgent plea to Liverpool fans

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jurgen Klopp has beckoned on all Liverpool fans to create a raucous atmosphere when the Reds host Watford on Saturday, April 2 in the English Premier League.

Liverpool host the relegation-threatened Hornets at launch time knowing a win could take them to the top of the league table temporarily.

Klopp has now pleaded for a sensational atmosphere at Anfield to push his players to achieve the needed result.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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