This is the first of eight, possibly nine, games in April and the stakes are high from the start with a win today to move the Reds to the top of the table. It may seem temporary with Man City making the trip to Burnley later in the day, but it is a vital step forward for Klopp’s team as the professional end of the campaign begins its uninterrupted course. Liverpool returned from the international break without any new fitness problems, leaving the coach with an almost complete team to choose from – with the exception of Nabi Keita. And to help the Reds in another victory is Allison, who is accompanied by Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dyke and Andy Robertson to form the top five. In the midfield, Jordan Henderson holds the role of No. 6 with Curtis Jones and Thiago sitting on both sides. Finally, Mohamed Salah starts against one of his favorite clubs to score and is accompanied by Roberto Firmino and Diogo Giotta. With a healthy towing team, Klopp has an enviable bench of alternates to turn to if and when he chooses, including Luis Diaz, Santo Mane, Fambino and Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool: Allison? Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Thiago, Jones? Salah, Jota, Firmino Alternates: Kellecher, Alexander-Arnold, Conate, Tsimikas, Fambino, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Diaz, Manet Watford: Foster? Femenia, Kabasele, Samir, Kamara; Louza, Sissoko, Kucka; Hernandez, Sar, Pedro Alternates: Bachmann, Ngakia, Kayembe, Cleverley, Dennis, Sema, Cathcart, King, Masina
