Watford matched their longest winless start to a Premier League season of 10 matches as they shared a goalless draw with AFC Bournemouth.
Goalkeepers dominated with Watford's Ben Foster saving from Arnaut Danjuma and Aaron Ramsdale denying Gerard Deulofeu.
AFC Bournemouth, who have now not scored in three Premier League matches in a row, hit the woodwork twice.
Steve Cook headed against the bar and substitute Harry Wilson clipped a post with a late free-kick.
Abdoulaye Doucoure missed Watford’s best chance, in the first minute, when he fired over from a Deulofeu cross.
Watford stay bottom on five points, while AFC Bournemouth are eighth on 13 points.
See: Watford report | AFC Bournemouth report
Next fixtures
Watford: 2 Nov v Chelsea (H)
AFC Bournemouth: 2 Nov v Man Utd (H)
Match officials
Referee: Mike Dean. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Darren Cann. Fourth official: Tom Nield. VAR: Andre Marriner. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.
