#9 Liverpool 6-1 Watford
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Six goals, the highest scored by Liverpool in the season. The Reds looked confident after an impressive 4-2 away win against Crystal Palace as they started the game brightly, creating many chances, only to waste them early on.
However, Mane’s opening header in the 28th minute ascertained that they would not rue those missed chances. Within next few minutes, Coutinho powered the ball home to double the lead followed by Can’s header in the 43rd minute, sealed 3-0 advantage going into the half-time.
Despite their lead, Liverpool showed no signs of stopping after half-time, with two goals in quick succession by Firmino and Mane, made it 5-0 at an hour mark. The visitors pulled one back at 75th minute which was nothing more than a consolation.
An injury time goal by Wijnaldum, who opened his account in the Liverpool shirt, sealed the victory.
