Be aware of the essential facts (4,3,5)

I believe the answer is:

know the score

(Other definitions for know the score that I've seen before include "A Wimbledon umpire should" , "as should an orchestral musician?" , "well-informed" , "Orchestra should" , "One playing a game should" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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