Everton travel down to London this weekend to face former Blues boss
Marco Silva, as they take on Fulham.
In the past few weeks, Fulham have beaten Chelsea and Brighton, while earning a point against Liverpool, which has put them in the race for European Football.
In their most recent match, Fulham lost 3-2 to Manchester United. Brazilian winger Kevin had equalised in injury time before Fulham ultimately lost. Fulham are now 9th in the table, level on points with Everton.
For David Moyes’s side, they’ll hope to do the double over the Cottagers, as last time out, Everton comfortably beat Fulham 2-0, with goals from Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane.
The Blues have only won once in their last five games, and if the club have any European aspirations, the game this weekend could be vital.
Fulham
Forward Rodrigo Muniz could feature for the Whites. The last time the forward featured for Marco Silva’s side was back in November, against Everton.
Sasa Lukic is unavailable for the game due to a hamstring injury.
January signing Oscar Bobb could debut for the hosts.
Everton
David Moyes has confirmed that Vitalii Mykolenko is available for the trip to the capital. The left-back missed last week’s fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion due to injury.
Jack Grealish is the only absence for the Blues, while Tyrique George could make his debut for the Toffees.
Fulham
Leno; Castange, Anderson, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Smith-Rowe, Wilson, Chukwueze, Jimenez
Everton
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry
Fulham – Harry Wilson
Subject to a potential move to Everton on Transfer Deadline Day, the Welshman has been a key component of Marco Silva’s side.
The 28-year-old has been nominated for the Premier League and PFA Player of the Month for January.
The former Liverpool man has scored winners against Chelsea and Brighton. So far this season, Wilson has scored eight goals and four assists in 23 matches.
Out of contract in the summer, Wilson has been playing more centrally for Marco Silva’s side.
Everton – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Since returning from injury, the former Chelsea man is slowly showing the Blues how much of a miss the midfielder was for Everton as they went six games without him.
In the game against Leeds, the midfielder showed his composure when receiving the ball in tight spaces to progress Everton up the pitch as they chased an equaliser.
Since returning from injury, the former Chelsea man is slowly showing the Blues how much of a miss the midfielder was for Everton as they went six games without him.
In the game against Leeds, his composure and ability to receive the ball in tight spaces were crucial for Everton progressing the ball up the pitch, as they were chasing an equaliser.
Last time out against Brighton, the 27-year-old had two opportunities to fire Everton into the lead, but one effort was dragged just wide, and the other was stopped by Bart Verbruggen.
Despite missing two chances, Dewsbury-Hall has shown his ability to break into opponents’ boxes, something which Everton currently lacks.
Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at Craven Cottage, which is the home of Fulham, and has a capacity of 25,700
What time is Kick-off?
Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 7 February
How can I watch?
You can watch the highlights via Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, which will upload highlights shortly after the full-time whistle.