Everton returned to winning ways on Saturday with a convincing 2–0 triumph over Fulham, ending their three-match winless run in the Premier League. Goals from Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane sealed a much-needed victory for David Moyes’ side at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees dominated from the outset, though frustration mounted early as Thierno Barry and James Tarkowski both saw first-half efforts ruled out for offside. Everton’s persistence paid off just before the interval when Gueye capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire home from close range, giving the hosts a deserved lead in stoppage time.
Everton thought they had doubled their advantage moments into the second half when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall found the net, only for the flag to go up again after Barry was caught offside in the buildup. Fulham, who had offered little in the first half, began to grow into the game but failed to make their possession count. Rodrigo Muniz forced Jordan Pickford into a fine save, while Iliman Ndiaye’s goal-line clearance denied Kevin’s attempt from point-blank range.
Moyes’ men finally secured the points in the 81st minute when Keane rose highest to meet Dewsbury-Hall’s corner, glancing the ball past Bernd Leno to calm home nerves and wrap up the win.
The result lifts Everton to 10th place, just one point behind Crystal Palace, while Fulham remain precariously above the relegation zone after another dismal away display. Marco Silva’s side have now lost five consecutive league games on the road for the second time under his tenure.
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Moyes cut a restless figure on the touchline through much of the first half as Everton struggled to turn dominance into goals. Barry, still seeking his first Premier League strike, was left frustrated after missing a header from close range and having another ruled out for offside. Tarkowski also came close when his volley rattled the crossbar before Gueye’s breakthrough eased the tension.
Pickford, largely untroubled before the break, proved vital in preserving Everton’s lead as Fulham pushed forward in the closing stages. Substitute Muniz threatened briefly, but his lack of composure in front of goal summed up Fulham’s struggles away from home this season.
For Moyes and Everton, the win marks their first since defeating Crystal Palace over a month ago and could signal a turning point in their campaign. For Silva, however, the defeat deepens concerns over Fulham’s inability to perform on the road, with pressure mounting as the season heads into its crucial phase.
