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Liverpool remain one point clear at top of Premier League table after facile win over Watford

Liverpool remain one point clear at top of Premier League table after facile win over Watford
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Liverpool blew their Premier League title doubts away with a 5-nil victory over Watford at Anfield last night.

The Reds had dropped six points in their previous four top-flight games but two goals from both Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk sent them towards their biggest win of the season.

They remain one point clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was pleased with the improved performance.

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City needed a contentious second half Sergio Aguero penalty to beat West Ham 1-nil.

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It is the first time this season Pep Guardiola's men have failed to score more that one goal at the Etihad Stadium.

Maurizio Sarri breathed life into his tenure as Chelsea's head coach with a 2-nil victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

An own goal from Kieran Trippier condemned Spurs to a defeat which dents thier title hopes and leaves them four points ahead of fourth placed Arsenal, who they play on Saturday.

Sarri dropped goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (pron: kep-ah Areez-a-balaga) after he refused to be substituted during the League Cup final.

The Italian feels the matter is now closed.

Mesut Ozil opened the scoring for Arsenal who beat Bournemouth 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium last night.

Manchester United remain unbeaten in the league under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.

And Southampton are out of the relegation zone following a 2-nil win over Fulham.

 

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