Liverpool go top of table thanks to Diogo Jota and late Fabinho penalty to beat plucky Watford

Liverpool beat Watford 2-0 at Anfield to take their place at the top of the Premier League table for the first time since October. Diogo Jota's 14th league goal of the campaign was the early breakthrough for Jurgen Klopp's side as they stretched their winning streak to 10 games, moving a point above Manchester City who are in action at Burnley later on Saturday. Ad/> The Reds made a slow start and could have been behind only for Alisson, who made a big save to deny Watford forward Juraj Kucka when through on goal.

Premier LeagueFive subs to be allowed in Premier League from next seasonYESTERDAY AT 14:13 A moment later, the hosts were ahead. Transitioning quickly from defence to attack, Joe Gomez — deputising for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold — delivered a pinpoint cross for Jota, who beat Ben Foster to the ball and headed in to ease the pressure on his side. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers Roy Hodgson's men, to their credit, didn't allow Liverpool to get into their rhythm, and, in fact, should have been level after the restart when Joao Pedro somehow failed to hit the target from point-blank range.

A late penalty from Fabinho meant that Liverpool, far from their best, managed to secure maximum points to take their place at the summit. The Reds remain unbeaten when Jota scores. Watford, meanwhile, remain 18th, three points adrift of Everton in 17th and Frank Lampard's side have played three games fewer.