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Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan gives a 'C'mon boys' to his team-mates in the tunnel just before the players walk out on a lovely day at Anfield. Great weather for football. 

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It's hard to believe but Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores' job is in doubtafter just four league wins this year.He mayhas guided his side to Premier League safety and the FA Cup semi-finals on their return to the top flight but it appears that is not enough.

Hornets owner Gino Pozzo is now said to be considering instigating a 12-month break clause inserted into Flores's two-year contract last year.

"The contract says in the last part of May, both sides can decide. We are not worried about anything," said Flores.

"This is the spirit of contract. It's important. We have possibility to decide if we are in the right way. We take decisions together.

"I don't want to talk more about my contract. I'm thinking about the match with Liverpool on Sunday. 

"I want to transmit how happy I am at Watford."  

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Ex-Liverpool midfielder David Thompson at Anfield

"Who doesn't thrive under Jurgen Klopp? Even my form as a pundit has improved since he came to Anfield! 

"Self-confident footballers can get by under their own team but every footballer needs to feel appreciated. 

"Every single player in the Liverpool squad now seems improved. Dejan Louvren, for example, seems a Rolls-Royce of a defender."

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Liverpool have won just three of their last seven top-flight games while they have beaten Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal in the Europa League so why the difference in form between the two competitions?

"The Europa League has given us the opportunity to maybe qualify for the Champions League," said Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

"But on the other side, it has cost the opportunity of qualifying for the Champions League in the Premier League because of the number of games, (as well as) going to the final of the League Cup and the injuries and circumstances we've had.

"I'm sure there was no difference in attitude with the Premier League, the Europa League or any other tournament.

"These boys always gave their all but sometimes it was not 100% because they couldn't."

The Reds have not lost both games to a promoted team in the same season since 2010/11, when Blackpool beat them home and away 2-1.

Who were the last promoted team to beat Liverpool home and away in the same season? 

Well, it wasn't that long ago and the answer will be coming up in the next entry. No prizes at stake, just pride.

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A quick aside. If you want to vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2016 then get a move on as you've got until 08:00 GMT/09:00 BST on Monday 9 May. The five options are:

Gaelle Enganamouit (Cameroon, Forward, 23)

Amandine Henry (France, Midfielder, 26)

Kim Little (Scotland, Midfielder, 25)

Carli Lloyd (United States, Midfielder, 33)

Becky Sauerbrunn (United States, Defender, 30)

To vote by SMS, text the number of the player you wish to vote for to +44 7786 20 20 04.

Text 1 for Enganamouit, 2 for Henry, 3 for Little, 4 for Lloyd or 5 for Sauerbrunn.

Standard international text rates apply. Please check with your service provider. SMS votes are limited to one vote per mobile phone number.

The winner will be announced by the BBC World Service and online at bbc.com/womensfootball on Tuesday 24 May.

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MOTD commentator

"After another memorable European night at Anfield, Liverpool find themselves just one victory away from silverware and an unlikely return to the Champions League.

"Given the enormity of that prize it would be understandable if Sevilla in Basle on 18 May will preoccupy Jurgen Klopp.

"And if their focus is a little cloudy this weekend there might never be a better opportunity for Watford to record their first ever double over the Merseysiders.

"The 3-0 home victory was their best result in their best ever Premier League season. Throw in an FA Cup semi-final appearance and it's puzzling why Quique Sanchez Flores might lose his job in the summer."

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp decides to ring the changes after his side's Europa league semi-final win over Villarreal on Thursday. Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, left-back Alberto Moreno and playmaker Philippe Coutino are the only ones to keep their places as striker Christian Benteke leads the attack. Youngsters Sheyi Ojo and Kevin Stewart get a chance to impress again.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Flanagan, Skrtel, Lucas, Moreno, Allen, Stewart, Ojo, Coutinho, Ibe, Benteke. 

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Watford make one change from their win over Aston Villa as defender Sebastian Prodl replaces Juan Carlos Paredes.

Watford XI: Gomes, Prodl, Cathcart, Britos, Anya, Abdi, Suarez, Watson, Jurado, Ighalo, Deeney.

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The last time these two met, Watford eased to a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture at Vicarage Road in December.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp described the defeat as one of "only two really bad games" since he took over last October. (The other was Swansea)

So, Watford will be aiming for their first ever league double over the Reds and Liverpool will be out to earn some revenge. Bring it on.

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On the face of it, there might not be too much to play for this afternoon with Liverpool's quest for a top four spot all-but over and Watford safely tucked away in mid-table with survival assured.

However, the Reds players will want to impress with a Europa League final on the horizon and manager Jurgen Klopp planning a summer squad overhaul, while Hornets boss Quique Sanchez Flores could do with a win as, for some reason, there seems to be some doubt over his future.

So who's going to further their cause today. Let's find out...

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Liverpool make eight changes with striker Christian Benteke starting. Watford make one change as defender Sebastian Prodl replaces replaces Juan Carlos Paredes.

Full team news to follow soon.

Anfield under lights on a European night is a special place as we've found out this season, but it's also a glorious sight on a sunny Sunday afternoon like today as Liverpool host Watford.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp loves a hug and the cuddles were out in force after his side's Europa League semi-final win on Thursday but can the Hornets deliver a sting to the love...

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