Everton and Fulham Battle for Points in Premier League Stalemate
Today at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton and Fulham have been locked in a tense goalless encounter as both sides fight to climb the Premier League table. Everton, sitting 13th with 13 points, hosted 16th-placed Fulham, who have 12 points, in what promised to be a closely contested match. Despite some early pressure from Everton, Fulham have steadily grown into the game, proving they are no pushovers even on the road.
Everton’s manager, David Moyes, lined up his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jordan Pickford guarding the goal. The defensive unit featured Michael Keane, James Tarkowski as captain, Vitalii Mykolenko, and James Garner, while midfield responsibility was shared by Idrissa Gueye and Tyrese Iroegbunam. Creativity came from Jack Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, supporting Thierno Barry at the front. On the bench, options such as Beto, Dwight McNeil, and Seamus Coleman were ready to make an impact.
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Fulham, under Marco Silva, also set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Bernd Leno between the posts and Joachim Andersen captaining the backline alongside Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete, and Ryan Sessegnon. Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge controlled the midfield, while Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, and Kevin contributed in attacking roles, supporting Raul Jiménez as the lone striker.
Statistically, Everton have dominated possession with 56.2% compared to Fulham’s 43.8%. They have generated five shots, though only one was on target, while Fulham’s two attempts yielded two on goal. Everton’s passing has been impressive, completing 158 passes at 84.2% accuracy, reflecting their highest passing rate under Moyes since 2012-13. Fulham, meanwhile, have been efficient with 123 passes at 85.4% accuracy, showing they are comfortable building from the back.
The match has been competitive in the middle, with Everton winning more aerial duels and making slightly fewer tackles than their opponents. Both sides have committed fouls, with Fulham receiving the game’s only yellow card so far. Corner opportunities have been evenly shared, and both goalkeepers have already made crucial saves to keep the game scoreless.
Historically, Everton have struggled against Fulham in recent meetings, winless in their last four encounters after a long period of home dominance. Fulham have found success in their last seven Premier League games against Everton, though Everton won their most recent clash at Craven Cottage in May. This match continues that trend of close battles, with both teams showing resilience but neither able to break the deadlock in the first 39 minutes.
As the game progresses, Everton and Fulham are both searching for a breakthrough, with every touch and pass scrutinized. Fans can expect an intense second half as each side pushes for the vital three points in a Premier League season where every point counts. The stalemate so far underscores the competitive nature of this fixture and the fine margins that separate success from disappointment in top-flight football.
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