Eish! Everton fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief! The Toffees have ended their three-match winless run with a convincing 2-0 victory over Fulham at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane were the heroes of the day, each bagging a goal to secure the much-needed three points.
Gueye's Goal Breaks the Deadlock
The first half was a frustrating affair for Everton, with goals from Thierno Barry and James Tarkowski disallowed for offside. But just when it looked like the teams would head into the break goalless, Idrissa Gueye pounced on a loose ball in stoppage time, smashing it home to give Everton a deserved lead. The crowd went wild, yoh!
Keane Seals the Deal
Fulham showed some fight in the second half, with Rodrigo Muniz forcing a good save from Jordan Pickford. But Everton's defense stood firm, and with just nine minutes remaining, Michael Keane rose highest to head home Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's corner, sealing the victory for the Toffees. What a goal!
Moyes Chuffed with Performance
Everton manager David Moyes was understandably delighted with his team's performance. He praised Dewsbury-Hall's impact and highlighted the patience his team showed throughout the match. "The boys played like champions," he said after the game. "We stuck to the plan and got the rewards."
- Everton remain in the bottom half but are just a point behind Crystal Palace.
- Fulham are just one point above the relegation zone, so they need to step up their game!
This victory is a massive boost for Everton, who will be hoping to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. For Fulham, it's back to the drawing board as they look to climb away from the relegation zone. Ag shame!