Watford
host Liverpool in the first matchweek of the new Premier League season this
weekend.
Kick Off:
12:30 BST
Date: Saturday
12 August 2017
Venue: Vicarage
Road, Watford
Referee Appointment: Anthony
Taylor
Stream
Guide: Watch
Live
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Watford
Watford
striker Troy Deeney is doubtful through a groin injury, he picked up during the
pre-season and is unlikely to make a return this weekend.
Club
record signing Andre Gray might get a name in the starting lineup.
Roberto
Pereyra missed second half of last season through injury, but he took part in
pre-season games, he could get a start here.
Richarlison
joined Watford earlier this week, he is also eyeing to make a debut against the
Reds.
Mauro
Zárate, Christian Kabasele and Brice Dja
Djédjé all remain on the sideline through injuries.
Philippe
Coutinho missed last few pre-season games due to back injury, also he has been
in heavy link with Barcelona, he is a doubt for this game.
Adam
Lallana is out for three months through a thigh injury.
Jordan
Henderson is lacking match fitness, but the skipper is likely to start.
Daniel
Sturridge picked up a minor injury during the pre-season game, he is expected
to miss this clash.
Trent
Alexander-Arnold is expected to start at the right-back role as Nathaniel Clyne
is doubtful through injury.
Alberto
Moreno could get a start after exceptional performances in the pre-season.
Stats:
Watford
have lost their last six Premier
League games.
Liverpool
have won five of their last six games against Watford in Premier League.
Liverpool
have kept clean sheets in their last four games in Premier League.
Liverpool
have won four of their last five away games against Watford in Premier League.
Predictions:
Watford
0 – 3 Liverpool, an easy game for the visitors.
Columinst: Junaid Effendi, is the Chief Editor of Football News Guru. He writes Transfer News and all the match related articles. See all his articles.
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