Watford will hope to make it seventh time lucky when they entertain Fulham on Monday evening, in a game that can be seen live on Sky Sports 1.

Adrian Boothroyd's Hornets have yet to pick up an elusive victory on their return to The Premiership but the manner of their performances have suggested they are not entirely out of their depth.

Playing with a spirit that has become synonymous with their oft praised tactician, Watford are not an easy side to contend with and Fulham will have to be up for the proverbial battle, if they are to escape from Vicarage Road intact.

In Watford's last outing they secured a stalemate with Wigan and it seems likely that Boothroyd will keep faith with those that eked out a creditable point.

Goalscorer Hamed Bouazza keeps his place in an advanced attacking role, with Darius Henderson having to content himself with a place on the bench alongside Boothroyd.

Lloyd Doyley, despite some bright early performances, also misses out as The Hornets launch their latest bid for top flight points.

Fulham have been a model of mediocrity this term in that they have secured two wins, two draws and two defeats from their opening six games - although manager Chris Coleman will be pleased enough with this start.

In their last game Fulham fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Craven Cottage but one plus-point was the return of Papa Bouba Diop and Carlos Bocanegra, who both came through the game unscathed and will start again on Monday.

While the return of his influential duo will enthuse Coleman, of lesser cheer is that long-term absentees Mark Pembridge, Luis Boa Morte, Jimmy Bullard, Ahmad Elrich, Simon Elliott and Philippe Christanval all continue to occupy a congested treatment room.

A battle of aesthetics is likely to ensue as Fulham look to counter Watford's direct game with a neat passing style that is kinder on the eye, but not necessarily on the field - as two of The Premiership's youngest managers go head-to-head.