Javi Gracia says Liverpool were deserving winners against Watford
Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk score twice for Reds
Thursday 28 February 2019 00:20, UK
Javi Gracia admitted Liverpool were deserving winners after they thrashed Watford 5-0 at Anfield.
The Hornets fell 2-0 behind inside 20 minutes and never looked like getting back into the game.
Defeat for Watford ended a three-game winning run in all competitions, which saw them rise to seventh in the standings and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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"Before the game, we knew it would a very demanding game," said Watford boss Gracia.
"After we conceded one early goal, then it was very difficult for us to compete. We tried, in some moments we created some chances but they dominated the game, they created more chances.
"They played really well and they deserve the victory that they got.
"The only thing I can say about my players is that I have big confidence in them. We are keeping a good level in all our performances. We knew [Liverpool] would be tough but we will look to the next game."
Watford host Leicester on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
