EPL 2016-17: Liverpool on course to finish in top four after win against Watford

Emre Can scored a sensational overhead bicycle kick as Liverpool galvanised their grip on third place in the English Premier League by winning 1-0 at Watford on Monday.

Emre Can scored a sensational overhead bicycle kick as Liverpool galvanised their grip on third place in the English Premier League by winning 1-0 at Watford on Monday.

Having seen top-four rivals Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal all drop points on Sunday, Liverpool capitalised thanks to Can’s outstanding effort in first-half injury time.

The Germany midfielder’s fifth goal of the season took Liverpool three points above fourth-place City although the Reds have played one game more, inching Jurgen Klopp’s side closer to Champions League qualification.

It was Liverpool’s third successive away win and got them back on track after a 2-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on their previous outing. Walter Mazzarri’s Watford remain 13th, having been denied a last-gasp equaliser when centre-back Sebastian Prodl’s crisp effort thudded against the crossbar.

Coutinho came off second-best in an early collision with recalled Watford defender Adrian Mariappa. The Brazil international soldiered on until the 13th minute before giving way for Adam Lallana.

Six minutes later Watford were forced into a change of their own when defender Miguel Britos signalled that he was unable to continue, which brought Christian Kabasele into the fray.

Liverpool remianing matches are much more easier in comparson to the likes of Manchester duo and Arsenal and are surely favourites to finish in top three.