Liverpool suffer first defeat in 44 matches in EPL

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Liverpool suffer first defeat in 44 matches in EPL

By Shanil Singh

03/03/2020

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana, center, reacts after Watford’s Troy Deeney scores his side’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road stadium, in Watford, England, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 [Ph

English Premier League leaders Liverpool have suffered their first loss in the EPL this season after going down 3-0 to Watford this morning.

Ismaila Sarr scored twice for Watford while Troy Deeney added a third.

Liverpool had not lost in their previous 44 matches in the EPL which included 18 consecutive wins.

Meanwhile, Marcos Alonso scored twice as Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth.

In other matches Crystal Palace beat Brighton 1-0 while West Ham beat Southampton 3-1.

Liverpool still lead the points table with 70 points while Manchester City are second with 57 points.

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