Tactical Overview

• Fulham’s Width vs Everton’s Compactness
  Fulham’s aggressive wing‑backs push high to overload flanks, inviting quick switches—but Everton’s back five stays narrow to force play through the middle. If Silva’s midfielders find half‑space, Fulham control possession; otherwise they risk being penned in by Dyche’s low block.
• Midfield Press vs Transition Counters
  Anguissa and Palhinha lead Fulham’s press to spark fast breaks. Everton will absorb via two banks of four, then exploit Onana‑Gueye outlet passes to McNeil or Calvert‑Lewin downfield.
• Defensive Lines & Space Management
  Fulham’s high line is exposed when bypassed; Beto will test space behind the center‑backs. Conversely, Iwobi and Jiménez can exploit any offside hesitation. Silva may drop a midfielder between the lines to stifle Everton’s playmakers.

Featured Player‑vs‑Player Battle

João Palhinha vs Amadou Onana

Palhinha’s ball‑winning and box‑to‑box drives versus Onana’s defensive reads and outlet passing. Whichever dictates midfield tempo will swing control: Palhinha cutting off counters and feeding the wings favors Fulham; Onana disrupting play and igniting breakaways favors Everton.