Paul Merson shares honest and intriguing prediction for Everton vs Fulham match
Everton return from the international break with three points, continuing to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
Sean Dyche sees Saturday’s match against Fulham at Goodison Park as another chance for Everton to add three points.
Sitting 16th, Everton currently hold a five-point edge over Crystal Palace in 18th, though the standings remain tight and can shift weekly.
Since a poor start to the season, Everton have shown signs of improvement, though Dyche acknowledged after the Ipswich win that there are still issues to resolve.
This weekend presents an ideal moment for the Toffees to demonstrate to fans just how much they’ve progressed.
Paul Merson’s View on Everton vs. Fulham
A win on Saturday would pull Everton level on points with Fulham, who are currently 10th.
This would mark a significant turnaround for Everton, considering they opened the season with four consecutive losses.
There’s also the possibility of Jarrad Branthwaite returning, as Dyche indicated he may be ready to play against Fulham.
However, pundit Paul Merson suspects Everton’s unbeaten streak may end.
He shared his thoughts with Sportskeeda, saying, “Everton were fantastic against Ipswich Town, showing no real signs of struggle.
But Fulham is a tougher test.
Fulham has been strong this season but has now lost two games in a row. A third consecutive loss could be concerning.”
Merson added, “It’s a close game to predict, but I feel Fulham might edge it.
They missed key opportunities against Manchester City, and the gap between them and Aston Villa wasn’t huge.
Fulham plays good football, and I expect them to come out on top.”
Everton’s Push for Consistency
Everton need to keep their recent improvement going, especially given how tight it remains near the bottom of the table.
With a demanding December lineup that includes Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, Everton must secure points in the upcoming fixtures.
The Toffees face Fulham next, followed by Southampton, an out-of-form West Ham, and then Brentford, giving them a chance to build momentum before the challenging December schedule.
Everton’s performances have been more promising lately, but it’s now time to establish consistent form and convert improvements into solid results.
