Everton player ratings v Fulham: 2/10 ace awful, James Garner terrible
Everton picked up the three points against Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Raul Jimenez opened the scoring for the hosts but Vitalii Mykolenko equalised at the stroke of half-time to make it 1-1.
Michael Keane and Beto then added two late goals for the visitors to secure the three points, with the game ending 3-1.
Here are our player ratings from the game:
Jordan Pickford – 6
Ashley Young – 7
Michael Keane – 8
Jarrad Banthwaite – 7
Vitalii Mykolenko – 6
Idrissa Gueye – 6
James Garner – 4
Jack Harrison – 2
Abdoulaye Doucoure – 5
Beto – 7
Carlos Alcaraz – 7
Subs
Dwight McNeil – 6
Iliman Ndiaye – 5
Tim Iroegbunam – 5
Seamus Coleman – 5
Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 4
Michael Keane shines in James Tarkowski’s absence
Keane admirably filled the void left by James Tarkowski’s season-ending hamstring injury, showcasing his reliability in Everton’s defence.
Not only did he score a vital goal, but he also made a number of vital interceptions and was tidy with the ball at his feet as well.
Aerially, he was dominant and David Moyes will have been thrilled with his performance.
Given his contractual situation, this might be his last-ever significant contribution for the Toffees, with an exit on the cards in the summer.
Jack Harrison fails to make a difference for Everton in the final third
Harrison failed to create significant chances, with a low expected assists (xA) of 0.03. [Sofascore]
His passing accuracy was modest at 74% and he lost possession 18 times, indicating sloppiness.
Harrison’s eight crosses yielded just one accurate delivery and his single long ball was inaccurate.
| Premier League stats (2024-25) | Jack Harrison |
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Pass accuracy | 73% |
Defensively, he contributed three tackles but won only four of ten ground duels and none aerially, while being dribbled past twice.
His dribble attempt was unsuccessful, further highlighting his ineffectiveness.
This dismal display, marked by limited attacking impact and frequent turnovers, likely frustrated Everton’s efforts to control the game, underscoring why Harrison struggled to influence the match before being substituted.