Live Commentary: Everton vs. Fulham
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Everton and Fulham will face off on Saturday, August 26th, in a highly anticipated Premier League match. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the season, with Everton looking to improve on their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, while Fulham will be aiming to build on their impressive 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Team News
For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains a doubt, while Yerry Mina and Abdoulaye Doucoure are ruled out due to injuries. Fulham, on the other hand, has a fully fit squad to choose from, with new signing Joao Palhinha expected to make his debut.
Key Players
Everton will be relying on the creativity of Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray to create chances for Salomon Rondon, who will be looking to score his first goal for the club. For Fulham, Aleksandar Mitrovic will be the main threat, having already scored three goals in two matches this season.
Tactics
Everton manager Frank Lampard is expected to field a 3-4-3 formation, with Seamus Coleman and Vitaliy Mykolenko providing width from the wing-back positions. Fulham manager Marco Silva is likely to opt for a more cautious 4-4-2 formation, with Harry Wilson and Fabio Carvalho operating as attacking midfielders.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, with both teams capable of winning. However, Everton's home advantage and recent performances against Fulham give them a slight edge. A 2-1 victory for the Toffees would not be a surprise.