Cherries striker Joshua King shows his pace on the right flank as he makes space for a decent cross which Hornets keeper Heurelho Gomes comes out to gather with Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray lurking.

By this time in the last meeting between the two...

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Right folks, the managers have shaken hands, the teams have come out of their huddles and we are under way...

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When it comes to using English players, these two sides are top and bottom of the table.

Watford have used just two English players in the Premier League this season (Troy Deeney and Ben Watson) - the lowest in the league - while Bournemouth have fielded 13 English players, more than any other team.

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Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores says he "loves" the "high-quality" refereeing in the Premier League.

Sanchez Flores, 50, managed Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Getafe before taking the Watford job in June.

"The style in Spain is different: stop game, stop game. In England it's quick, quick. I'm very happy with the style," he told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"If it's not a strong foul, carry on."

BBC Sport's Mark Mitchener at Vitality Stadium: "Bournemouth will be honouring one of their most loyal fans at today's game. Mick Cunningham, 55, a lifelong supporter who had been the Cherries' club photographer and programme editor, died last Sunday after being taken ill at Bournemouth's game at Stoke.

"The programme, which had been a labour of love for Mick for so long, has his picture on the front cover, with fans and players past and present paying tribute. 

"The Bournemouth players have decided to wear black armbands today, while there will be a minute's applause in the 55th minute of the game to mark Mick's age."

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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "We're going to be a different team now with Callum being out.

"It is up to everybody to step up and give more. Last season we were so consistent with our team selection, so this challenge is new for us. But the players who have stepped in have done well so far.

"I don't think you'll see a real change in style, but we are going to have to adapt."

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BBC Match of the Day commentator at Vitality Stadium

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"Last season's top two sides in the Championship have made decent starts, with both getting early wins under their belts and putting points on the board to dispel any fears that they might not belong at this level.

"Clearly, how Bournemouth respond to the crushing blow of losing chief goalscorer Callum Wilson will go a long way in shaping their fortunes. Back-up strikers Glenn Murray and Yann Kermogant now have a much bigger role to play.

"Watford's defence has been their strength this season. Over-reliant so far on Odion Ighalo for their goals, surely it's only a matter of time before Troy Deeney breaks his Premier League duck."

BBC Sport's Mark Mitchener at Vitality Stadium: "The biggest question Bournemouth today: how do they replace top scorer Callum Wilson, who was stretchered off at Stoke last Saturday with a cruciate knee ligament injury which will keep him out for six months? 

"The Cherries start today with the strike partnership which finished the game at Stoke - Glenn Murray and Joshua King, summer signings from Crystal Palace and Blackburn, with Lee Tomlin and Yann Kermorgant as alternatives to come off the bench."

Bournemouth lost striker Callum Wilson to a long term injury in the defeat at Stoke last week and they replace him with Glenn Murray, who makes his full debut for the club. Forward Joshua King also comes in for the benched Lee Tomlin.

Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Francis, Cook, Distin, Daniels, Ritchie, Gosling, Surman, Pugh, King, Murray.

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Watford make one enforced change following defeat by Crystal Palace last time out. Jurado has a hamstring injury so Nathan Ake starts at left-back with Ikechi Anya pushing further forward.

Watford XI: Gomes, Nyom, Prodl, Cathcart, Ake, Capoue, Watson, Abdi, Deeney, Anya, Ighalo.

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Mark Lawrenson thinks this match will end in a 2-1 victory for Bournemouth. "It is only the start of October but the outcome of this game could prove vital to who stays up in May," reckons our football expert.

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Bournemouth have already had troubles on the injury front this season.

Not only have summer signings defender Tyrone Mings and winger Max Gradel suffered long-term injuries but striker Callum Wilson has now joined them in the treatment room.

The 23-year-old is out for at least six months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Stoke last Saturday.

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Bournemouth pipped Watford to the Championship title last season as the two teams earned automatic promotion to the promised land of the Premier League.

The Hornets have made the better start to life in the fast lane of English football, although there is not much in it as Watford have nine points and the Cherries seven after seven games.

Let's find out who comes out on top today shall we...