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Wolves best XI v Watford

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Wolves welcome Watford to Molineux on Saturday afternoon as the Premier League returns after the international break, and Nuno Espirito Santo must make one change to his starting lineup.

The newly-promoted side are enjoying a brilliant start to life back in the Premier League this season, with their form seeing them sit in seventh place with 15 points from their first eight games.

Their results so far have led to some calling them the best promoted team in the Premier League era, but it is certainly too early to be making claims like that.

For the visit of the Hornets on Saturday, Nuno must make just one change to a starting lineup which has been hugely successful for him so far this term.

In goal, Rui Patricio must start as usual.

In defence, a three-man unit of Ryan Bennett, Conor Coady and Willy Boly must all keep their places.

At wing-back, the in-form pair of Matt Doherty and Jonny Castro must also be retained, with Doherty scoring the winner against Crystal Palace last time out.

A central midfield duo of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho must remain in place, with the Portuguese maestros providing some moments of magic for Wolves on a regular basis this season.

The only change must come on the left-wing, with 5ft 10 in Diogo Jota [Transfermarkt], who has played every game in the Premier League so far but is yet to record a goal or assist, replaced by Ivan Cavaleiro. The rarely-seen powerhouse opened his account for the season against Southampton two games ago, and looks to be in scintillating form after his return from injury.

That leaves Helder Costa, who scored his first goal for Portugal over the break, and Raul Jimenez to retain their places as part of that attacking trio.

This is a Wolves side which has more than enough to continue their brilliant form and destroy a Watford side who are without a win in five matches in all competitions.

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