Everton will be trying to get back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time this season when Fulham travel to Goodison Park on Saturday.
The Toffees faced the tough challenge of a trip away to Ipswich at the weekend, but they passed through the challenge with flying colours.
Iliman Ndiaye and Micheal Keane scored the goals in what turned out to be a routine afternoon away from home.
On the other hand, Fulham struggled against Aston Villa, suffering their first defeat at home this season.
The Cottagers missed a penalty, scored an own goal and received a red card on the way to a 3-1 loss.
Goodison Park has always been a hard place for the Whites, with once in their first thirty-two visits, but with three back-to-back wins, Fulham will want to win their final game at the historic ground.
Team news
Everton have a whole host of injuries, with midfielders Tim Iroegbunam and James Garner both out until mid-November.
Forwards Youssef Chermiti and former Fulham loanee Armando Broja are also out until mid-November.
Sean Dyche will be boosted by the potential return of Jesper Lindstrom and star centre-half Jarrad Branthwaite.
However, Branthwaite is unlikely to feature from the start as the club won’t want him to be sidelined again like he was after the Crystal Palace match.
Fulham have a few injury and suspension concerns for key members of the squad.
Since his return to the club in the summer, Joachim Andersen has been a brilliant addition to the Fulham side. The centre-half has helped the club to have one of the best defences in the league. The Danish international is suspended for the trip to Merseyside after his red card against Aston Villa.
Sasa Lukic and Timothy Castagne are still a few weeks away from featuring after picking up injuries on international duty.
In some positive news, Carlos Vinicius and Jorge Cuenca are both back in training after their injuries and could appear on the bench for the weekend’s fixture.
Potential lineups
Pickford; Young, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Doucoure, Gueye; Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Jimenez
Key Players
Everton - Iliman Ndiaye
Everton have struggled for goals in the past few seasons, and the introduction of Ndiaye has helped the side create more. His pace and power, as well as his finishing, have earned him two goals this season.
The Senegalese midfielder will be a huge threat for Fulham. He gives Everton pace on the counter, and his ability on the ball makes him hard to stop.
After his goal against Ipswich, the midfielder will look to continue his rich vein of form and help push Everton up the table.
The Toffees will need a top performance from Ndiaye if they are to get anything from a stubborn Fulham side.
Fulham - Alex Iwobi
One of the only shining lights of last weekend's performance, Alex Iwobi, will be crucial in Fulham’s trip to Goodison.
Iwobi was one of Everton’s star performers before making his move to west London in 2023.
Since his move, the midfielder has become a key cog in the Fulham side. He can be used out wide or in the middle of the park, giving the Fulham midfield pace in transition.
His skill on the transition will be crucial at the weekend as his calmness in possession will be needed to help break down a tough Toffees defence.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The game will be played at Goodison Park in Liverpool.
What time is kick-off?
The game will kick off at 5:30 pm UK time.
How can I watch?
The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with the coverage starting at 17:00 BST.
If you can't watch live, highlights will be available after the game on Sky Sports YouTube channel and Match of the Day.
