WATFORD -- Three quick thoughts on Watford 3-3 Liverpool at Vicarage Road in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
1. New season, same old Liverpool?
Liverpool's preparations for the new season were rocked by Philippe Coutinho's transfer request on the eve of their Premier League campaign, but the Brazilian's absence had nothing to do with throwing away a lead at Watford in the dying seconds.
If Coutinho departs Anfield this summer, as he so desires, Saturday's match was Liverpool's first dress rehearsal of life without their No. 10 The conclusion? All is still well in the final third, at least.