Everton vs Fulham preview: Team news, likely lineups, score prediction
Everton simply need to get back to winning ways before the international break.
Everton play Fulham at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, as David Moyes will look to send the Toffees into the final break of the year with a win.
Last time in the Premier League, Everton drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Monday, as the Blues couldn’t find a winner at the Stadium of Light.
Iliman Ndiaye stole the headlines against Sunderland after he scored a wonderful solo goal, as Moyes may be without his star man against Fulham after he limped off.
Ahead of the clash with Fulham, Goodison News brings you everything you need to know with this preview.
Form guide
Everton: D, L, L, W, D
Fulham: W, W, L, L, L
Team news
Nathan Patterson will be sidelined for the Blues as Moyes suffered a blow with the right-back’s latest injury setback.
Jarrad Branthwaite remains out for Everton as the young defender faces a lengthy recovery to return to full fitness.
Ndiaye is a doubt for the Toffees after the attacker was forced off against the Black Cats, and will be a massive miss if he sits out, as Bluenoses will hope the injury isn’t too serious.
For the visitors, Antonee Robinson remains a big doubt for the game, with the American still recovering from a knee injury suffered in October.
Ryan Sessegnon is tipped to start at left-back instead for Marco Silva’s side.
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Likely line-ups
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Gueye, Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Dibling, Barry
Fulham: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Berge, Lukic, Traore, King, Kevin, Jimenez
Prediction: Everton 2-0 Fulham
Everton look like they may rotate their squad heavily after a painful few weeks in all competitions, but this could easily pay off against Fulham.
Fulham only have one Premier League victory in their last five games, and have yet to win away from home this season.
The Hill Dickinson will be in full voice, as Bluenoses will be right behind their team, spurring Moyes’ side on to come away with the three points.
Theirno Barry came close to scoring his first Premier League goal against Sunderland, and could finally make his mark against the Cottagers.
With that said, Goodison News predicts a 2-0 win for Everton right in time for the international break.
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