Everton took all three points against Fulham, coming from behind at Craven Cottage.
The Toffees showed great character down in west London to again take points from a losing position.
Sum that one up for us, Toffees! 🤩
What a second half that was from the Blues 👏
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall produced an inspiring second-half showing to drag Everton to a victory, and boost the club’s European hopes.
David Moyes had to watch on from the stands at Craven Cottage as he was serving a touchline ban, but he will be back in his dugout for the upcoming game against Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Despite the win, it was a bit of a shaky performance from Everton defensively.
And some were surprised that Jarrad Branthwaite didn’t start the game, with Moyes commenting on the defender afterwards.
David Moyes explains Jarrad Branthwaite decision vs Fulham
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Branthwaite recently made his return from injury against Leeds United, playing 45 minutes after being sent on at half-time.
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He then played almost a full game against Brighton.
That had led some to expect he would surely start against Fulham, but he was named on the bench by Moyes – who admitted that was just down to managing the player’s minutes after his injury.
He also suggested the player will be fine for Bournemouth, in a hint he could perhaps start.
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He said: “We had to manage the minutes. He’s been out for the best part of seven or eight months, I don’t know how long it is.
“We played him for the most part last week. Because he played 45 as well and it was a quick turnaround around from Monday to Saturday, we were just a bit concerned that we don’t push him too soon.
“There’ll be no problem for him Tuesday, or I don’t believe so, no.”
Everton’s defence needs Branthwaite
Everton picked up three big points against Fulham, but it was a concerning performance defensively.
Thankfully Jordan Pickford was solid as usual. But the two centre-halves in front of him didn’t look comfortable in the contest.
It was fair enough that Moyes benched Branthwaite given his minutes need managing.
Jarrad Branthwaite pointing for Everton.
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But following what we saw yesterday, he surely has to come back into the team against Bournemouth in place of either James Tarkowski or Michael Keane.
And many fans will probably hope to see Jake O’Brien move inside to partner him, with Nathan Patterson to play at right-back as a more natural option.
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