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Dejection for Jurgen Klopp, defender Andrew Robertson and midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the final whistle after their 3-0 defeat against Watford. AFP
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Troy Deeney applauds fans as he celebrates at the end of Watford's stunning 3-0 victory over Liverpool on February 29, 2020. AFP
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Midfielder Ismaila Sarr celebrates after scoring Watford's first goal. AFP
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Sarr celebrates the 1-0 lead against the European champions. AFP
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Sarr had a great night against the Premier League leaders, scoring again to make it 2-0. AFP
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Watford captain Troy Deeney scored the third goal past Alisson Becker. Getty
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Deeney celebrates with teammates. AFP
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks dejected after Watford's Ismaila Sarr scores their second goal. Reuters
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Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino had a tough night. AFP
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Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah after Sarr's second. AFP
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Dejection for Jurgen Klopp, defender Andrew Robertson and midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the final whistle after their 3-0 defeat against Watford. AFP
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Troy Deeney applauds fans as he celebrates at the end of Watford's stunning 3-0 victory over Liverpool on February 29, 2020. AFP
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Midfielder Ismaila Sarr celebrates after scoring Watford's first goal. AFP
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Sarr celebrates the 1-0 lead against the European champions. AFP
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Sarr had a great night against the Premier League leaders, scoring again to make it 2-0. AFP
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Watford captain Troy Deeney scored the third goal past Alisson Becker. Getty
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Deeney celebrates with teammates. AFP
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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks dejected after Watford's Ismaila Sarr scores their second goal. Reuters
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Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino had a tough night. AFP
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Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah after Sarr's second. AFP
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Dejection for Jurgen Klopp, defender Andrew Robertson and midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the final whistle after their 3-0 defeat against Watford. AFP
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