Emre CanLiverpool got their chase for a top-four place back on track with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Watford. The Reds needed a wonder goal from Emre Can and had to hold on in the final minutes to ensure they got the 3 points.
The Merseyside club opened up a three-point lead over Manchester City, though the Blues have a game in hand. They also are now 4 points ahead of Manchester United, who also have played a game less than the Reds.
Liverpool couldn’t close the game out with a second goal and needed a bit of luck in the end as Sebastian Prodl’s thunderbolt cannoned off the bar. With 3 games to go, Liverpool can seal a Champions League spot if they win their remaining games and the fans will expect Jurgen Klopp’s boys to finish the season on a high.
The fans were delighted with the win and took Twitter to express their joy in grabbing a really important win under difficult circumstances.
3 – Liverpool have won 3 consecutive Premier League away games under Jurgen Klopp for only the second time (also in October 2016). Trip. pic.twitter.com/0irfu4Ar6J
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 1, 2017
Believe me or nt @DanielSturridge‘s presence on the field changes the entire dynamic#WatLiv #watfordfc
Liverpool #LFC when Sturridge plays pic.twitter.com/nqQ2zLdEZi
— Freaky (@mltweetfreak) May 1, 2017
If you want adrenaline rushes, don’t bother with skydiving or bungee jumping – watch Liverpool defending a 1-0 lead in the last 10 mins
— Red Red Wijn (@DelboyAnd) May 1, 2017
Man Utd: Draw
Man City: Draw
Arsenal: LossLiverpool: Win pic.twitter.com/ZYhxDe3xOl
— Jurgen Klopp (@ItsJurgenKlopp) May 1, 2017
Referees may support Man United but God supports Liverpool.
— Paul (@Kolology) May 1, 2017
“WELL THAT IS A MOMENT TO SAVOUR!”
Emre Can for Liverpool vs Watford#liverpool #lfc #ynwa #epl #bicycle #watford pic.twitter.com/LyX8Abb5i0— Iconic Commentary (@CommentaryLimbs) May 1, 2017
Our centre half playing a one-two in the opposition box in the 88th minute, epitomises Liverpool’s defence.
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) May 1, 2017
1-0 89th minute in a must win game, Liverpool send up 3CBS on a corner, then wonder why we get countered
— Jamie Funnell (@funnellboi) May 1, 2017
Decent pic of a decent Emre Can goal for Liverpool at Watford tonight. Photo by @marcsatkins pic.twitter.com/qOwbUVLaq6
— Offside Sports Photo (@welloffside) May 1, 2017
Can scored Liverpool’s 71st league goal of the season. LFC have only scored more twice in the PL era (77 in 2008/09, 101 in 2013/14).
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) May 1, 2017
Martin Tyler whenever a Liverpool player scores a worldie pic.twitter.com/Gfl2nijJkW
— ㅤ (@Kashaveli_) May 1, 2017
