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Everton will face Fulham at Goodison Park on Saturday, October 26. The Toffees are currently unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches after starting the season with four losses. Last Word on Football examines the predicted lineup for Saturday’s 5:30 PM kick-off.
Everton Predicted Lineup Against Fulham
Current Lineup Overview Jordan Pickford has been in goal for every Premier League match this season, managing to keep two consecutive clean sheets, including a solid 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town. With Jarrad Branthwaite dealing with injury issues, Michael Keane and James Tarkowski have established a strong defensive partnership. Vitaliy Mykolenko has started in left-back for all but two games, while Ashley Young has played effectively at both left and right back at 39 years old.
In midfield, Orel Mangala, Idrissa Gueye, and Abdoulaye Doucoure have shared responsibilities in the two deeper roles. Dwight McNeil has been deployed as an attacking midfielder and is currently Everton’s top scorer with three goals.
During the match against Ipswich, Iliman Ndiaye impressed on the left wing, while Jack Harrison made a strong contribution on the right. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been a constant presence up front, starting all eight games but scoring only twice. Beto, signed for £26.8 million last season, has yet to make a league start.
Recent Form and Tactics
Everton has not lost a league match since a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in mid-September, which has lifted them to 16th in the table, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Manager Sean Dyche has maintained his 4-2-3-1 formation despite a rocky start to the season, focusing on solid defense and quick counterattacks. The team has conceded only two goals in their last four matches, a significant improvement after allowing 13 goals in the first four games.
Ndiaye’s addition has added a new attacking dimension, while McNeil has excelled in his new midfield role. Harrison, still seeking his first goal or assist of the season, has earned a starting position on the right ahead of Jesper Lindstrom.
Injury Updates
Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to return from a thigh injury this weekend. He had played in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace before reinjuring himself and missing the subsequent matches.
Other players sidelined include Tim Iroegbunam (ankle), Youssef Chermiti (foot), Armando Broja (calf), and James Garner (back). Lindstrom, who missed the Ipswich game due to illness, should be available against Fulham.
Predicted Everton Lineup
GK: Jordan Pickford
LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko
CB: Jarrad Branthwaite
CB: James Tarkowski
RB: Ashley Young
CM: Idrissa Gueye
CM: Abdoulaye Doucoure
AM: Dwight McNeil
LM: Iliman Ndiaye
RM: Jack Harrison
ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
