The media on LFC 5-0 Watford: 'A statement victory'

Liverpool produced a brilliant attacking display as they put Watford to the sword with a 5-0 win at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both netted twice while Divock Origi was also on the mark.

Here is what the media made of the match…

James Pearce, Liverpool Echo

This was a statement victory. This was Liverpool back with a bang. Jürgen Klopp's side bared their teeth in the Premier League title race as Watford were dismantled on a rousing night at Anfield. All the anxiety, all the nerves and all the pressure was swept aside as the Reds produced their most complete performance of 2019. No wonder Klopp was throwing fist pumps towards the Kop after the final whistle. To a…