Liverpool's hopes of going the entire Premier League season unbeaten were ended in February in surprise fashion as they were thrashed 3-0 at struggling Watford.

Ismaila Sarr has been backed by Watford manager Nigel Pearson to make a positive impact on the club's bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Watford may have ended Liverpool’s long unbeaten run but it could be argued that Saturday’s game at Crystal Palace is even tougher.

Watford caused the shock of the Premier League season by ending Liverpool's unbeaten run with a resounding 3-0 win at Vicarage Road.

Watford could recall Ismaila Sarr to the starting line-up when they take on league leaders Liverpool at Vicarage Road on Saturday teatime.

Watford will be hoping it is third time lucky when they visit League One Tranmere in their FA Cup third round replay on Thursday.

A crucial relegation six-pointer takes place in the West Midlands on Tuesday night as Aston Villa take on Watford in the Premier League.

Watford boss Nigel Pearson hopes Ismaila Sarr is able to make a quick return from the injury he sustained against Spurs.