Key Points
- Everton manager David Moyes faces key decisions on new signing Tyrique George and midfielder Tyler Dibling for the Premier League clash against Fulham.
- Predicted Everton lineup features Jordan Pickford in goal, with Thierno Barry leading the attack ahead of Beto.
- Jack Grealish remains sidelined by a foot injury, prompting adjustments in the forward line and creative roles.
- Fulham vs Everton match scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Craven Cottage, with both teams on 34 points in the standings.
Liverpool (Liverpool Standard) February 7, 2026 – Everton head to Craven Cottage for a crucial Premier League encounter with Fulham, as manager David Moyes finalises his lineup amid injury concerns and new signing deliberations.
Decisions on whether to debut Tyrique George and deploy Tyler Dibling loom large, with Sports Mole reporting a predicted XI pitting Thierno Barry against Beto for the striker role in the absence of injured star Jack Grealish.
Who will start in Everton’s attack against Fulham?
Everton boss David Moyes must navigate the void left by Jack Grealish’s foot injury, which could sideline the England international for the rest of the campaign, according to Sports Mole. Thierno Barry emerges as the frontrunner to lead the line, supported by Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who have each notched key away goals this season.
As reported by Everton News of everton.news, Moyes could hand a debut to new signing Tyrique George, while Tyler Dibling’s involvement remains under consideration in midfield alongside James Garner and Idrissa Gueye.
What are the predicted lineups for both teams?
SportsGambler and FotMob outline a consistent Everton predicted lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Jordan Pickford; Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko; James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye; Harrison Armstrong, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye; Thierno Barry. Fulham are expected to field Bernd Leno in goal, with Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez spearheading their attack.
How do injuries impact Everton’s selections?
Jack Grealish’s absence forces reliance on players like Dewsbury-Hall for creativity, while Vitaliy Mykolenko faces a late fitness test after injury, per Sports Mole. Fulham also contend with injuries to Oscar Bobb, Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic, as noted by FotMob.
What is at stake in this Premier League fixture?
Both clubs sit on 34 points after 24 matches, with Fulham at 10-4-10 and Everton at 9-7-8, according to ESPN standings. Everton hold a strong recent head-to-head record, including 2-0 and 3-1 victories over Fulham, heightening the pressure for points in the mid-table battle.
Premier League officials confirm the match details via their official site, underscoring its importance in the 2025/2026 season schedule.
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