Michael Keane perfect as Jack Harrison stinks – Everton ratings in win vs Fulham
Michael Keane put in a perfect performance to give Everton all three points in a come-from-behind win over Fulham.
The Whites took the lead through Raul Jimenez early in the first half, with the Mexican outmuscling Vitaliy Mykolenko before heading home.
However, the Ukrainian defender atoned for his error by scoring just before half-time, albeit thanks to a very fortunate deflection off Andreas Pereira.
Smelling blood in the water after a slow start to the second half, Everton pressed on and were rewarded with two goals in quick succession from Michael Keane and Beto.
The win lifts David Moyes’ side to 13th in the Premier League table, just two places behind the West London side.
David Moyes delighted as Everton fightback for win vs Fulham
Jordan Pickford – 9
Brilliant. Once again, England’s number one proved his worth with a series of stunning saves to keep the Whites out.
Ashley Young – 7
Making his first start in four months, the 39-year-old dealt well with the threat of former Toffee Alex Iwobi.
Michael Keane – 10 – Player of the Match
Revelation in his first start for Moyes. Strong defensively, and his bullet header capped off a brilliant performance from the former Burnley man.
Jarrad Branthwaite helps shut down dangerous Fulham
Jarrad Branthwaite – 8
Branthwaite is a target for Liverpool this summer, but if the Toffees want to make good on their European aspirations, then retaining the 22-year-old is an absolute necessity.
Vitaliy Mykolenko – 7
A mixed bag. The Ukrainian left-back was bullied aerially by Raul Jimenez for Fulham’s opener, but scored the equaliser with a fortuitously deflected effort just before half-time.
Idrissa Gana Gueye (off for Coleman 92′) – 7
Wayward passing but the Senegalese midfielder’s tackling remains some of the best in the Premier League.
James Garner – 5
Saw surprisingly little of the ball in the midfield and struggled to win his duels.
Jack Harrison (off for McNeil 61′) – 3
Passenger. A new right-winger must be the priority this summer. Harrison was hooked on the hour mark after having zero impact on proceedings.
Abdoulaye Doucoure shines for Everton
Abdoulaye Doucoure (off for Ndiaye 61′) – 7
Creative. Doucoure could leave Everton this summer, but the 32-year-old was sublime for the Toffees against Fulham, creating several dangerous chances.
Carlos Alcaraz (off for Iroegbunam 83′) – 6
Alcaraz will join Everton permanently this summer, and the Argentine midfielder struggled for much of the match, before finding his moment to assist Beto for the Toffees’ third of the match.
Beto (off for Calvert-Lewin 90′) – 9
A force to be reckoned with. Beto was brilliant for the Toffees and was rewarded for his fine performance with a wonderful goal in the second half.
Substitutes
Dwight McNeil (on for Harrison 61′) – 7
An assist off the bench will have many wondering why McNeil wasn’t starting over Harrison in the first place.
Iliman Ndiaye (on for Doucoure 61′) – 5
Struggled to get on the ball during his cameo appearance from the substitutes bench.
Tim Iroegbunam (on for Alcaraz 83′) – 6
Helped reinforce Everton’s midfield in the closing stages for Everton’s win.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (on for Beto 90′) – 5
Calvert-Lewin looks set to leave Everton this summer, and he spurned an opportunity to score in the closing stages.
Seamus Coleman (on for Gueye 92′) – N/A
Was not on the pitch long enough to have an impact.