Scott Parker claimed it is too early in the Premier League season to be declaring Fulham's meeting with Aston Villa as a "must-win" for the west London club.
Parker's side have lost both of their opening league fixtures, going down 3-0 at home to Arsenal and 4-3 away at Leeds United.
Villa, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Sheffield United, and including their two EFL Cup outings have won all three of their fixtures this term.
However, Parker refuted that Monday's contest at Craven Cottage should be referred to as a "must-win" for his side.