James Milner will also be at Anfield for a while longer.

The midfielder has extended his stay until 2022.

But will he get the three points he desires this afternoon?

14 points adrift of an unbeaten Liverpool and further from the top of the table than he has been with any of his previous sides.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola currently finds himself in unfamiliar territory.

But Spanish football writer Guillem Balague understands Guardiola's desire to succeed with City remains undimmed.

Here's what else he has had to say about the manager's situation and his plans for the future...

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It has been a pretty good week for Liverpool.

Last weekend they moved further clear of reigning champions Man City, on Tuesday they qualified for the Champions League last-16 as group winners, and yesterday boss Jurgen Klopp extended his commitment at the club to 2024.

Klopp had penned a new six-year contract in July 2016, and ominously for the rest of the Premier League - and Europe - he'll now be around for at least the next four-and-a-half years.

Incidentally, former captain Steven Gerrard extended his contract as Rangers boss until 2024 on Friday too...

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Jurgen Klopp has made three changes to the Liverpool side who recorded a 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Joe Gomez replaces Dejan Lovren at centre-back and it looks like James Milner will take up the left-back role with Andy Robertson only on the bench.

There is also a recall for Xherdan Shaqiri, who replaces Naby Keita in midfield. Young Neco Williams, 18, makes the bench.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Gomez, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri, Mane, Salah, Firmino

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New Watford boss Nigel Pearson makes two changes to the side who drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace.

In comes Will Hughes and Adrian Mariappa, replacing Roberto Pereyra and Adam Masina, who were injury doubts before the game.

Watford XI: Foster, Mariappa, Deulofeu, Deeney, Cathcart, Doucoure, Hughes, Femenia, Sarr, Kabasele, Capoue

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How happy are you about that Jurgen Klopp news, Liverpool fans?

And how concerned are the rest of you by Klopp's commitment until 2024?

Watford fans - are you feeling optimistic about Nigel Pearson's appointment?

Make sure you get in touch during today's live text. Include #bbcfootball in your tweets or send a text to 81111, including your name, if you're in the UK.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Anfield

There's a buzz around Anfield because of the news coming out of Liverpool yesterday that manager Jurgen Klopp had signed a new four-and-a-half year deal. That announcement was followed by midfielder James Milner extending his stay. It's been some week for the Premier League leaders, who also booked their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday. Victory here today would really cap it off.

Dejan Lovren is unavailable for Liverpool, having sustained a muscle problem against Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday night.

Joel Matip is out for the rest of 2019 with a knee injury, while Fabinho and Nathaniel Clyne are also still missing.

Defender Craig Dawson returns after a head injury for Watford's first game under Nigel Pearson.

The fitness of Roberto Pereyra and Adam Masina will be assessed, while Jose Holebas is sidelined.

We'll have full team news from Anfield for you shortly.

Until then, here's what we already know.

Atletico Madrid prepare to lower their asking price for Saul Niguez, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer travels to Salzburg to meet Haaland, and former Arsenal boss Unai Emery turns down Everton and China as he decides his next move.

That, and much more, can be found in today's gossip column.

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You still have time to fix your fantasy football team, but you better get a move on!

If you're struggling for inspiration, have no fear. We're here to help you through all the tough calls before the gameweek 17 deadline.

From potential bogey teams to the players and clubs who are bang in form, here's what our research suggests.

Good luck...

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Then, on Sunday, there are three games involving four of the current top seven sides:

• Manchester United v Everton (14:00 GMT)
• Wolves v Tottenham (14:00 GMT)
• Arsenal v Manchester City (16:30 GMT)

Crystal Palace and Brighton then wrap-up another intriguing round of Premier League fixtures on Monday night.

A further five Premier League fixtures follow later today, you lucky things.

Leicester will aim to keep pace at the top, or even close the gap, against Norwich, while fourth-placed Chelsea will look to bounce back from defeat by Everton against Bournemouth

Newcastle travel to Burnley on the hunt for a third successive win and Sheffield United have the chance to go fifth against Aston Villa.

Then, in the day's late game, it's a key fixture near the bottom as Southampton welcome West Ham.

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First up today, it's top versus bottom at Anfield as Liverpool welcome Watford for Nigel Pearson's first game in charge of the Hornets.

While Liverpool have won their last seven league games since their only slip-up of the season against Manchester United in October, Watford are winless in four since recording their sole win of the campaign.

On form, it's no contest.

But can Pearson produce a response from his players and hurt the European champions?

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Can anybody stop Liverpool's relentless march towards a first league title in 30 years?

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Can Nigel Pearson make the perfect start to his task of hauling struggling Watford to Premier League safety?

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Good morning! And welcome to the dawn of another Premier League weekend.

Let's see what's in store.