In an intense encounter, the Reds applied heavy pressure to their hosts as they went in search of the opener – but they needed to wait until the 67th minute to break the deadlock through Mohamed Salah’s ninth goal of the campaign.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s sublime free-kick doubled their advantage shortly after and although Jordan Henderson’s red card gave the Hornets some hope of a late comeback, Roberto Firmino made certain of the outcome when he headed in a third.
“It’s a massive win because it was a really tough game,” Wijnaldum told Liverpoolfc.