Two clean sheets in a row for Everton and four games unbeaten brings a sense of momentum heading into Saturday’s home game with Fulham.
The clean sheets are particularly pleasing, especially given the absence of Jarrad Branthwaite. However, with Branthwaite out, Michael Keane was excellent alongside James Tarkowski at the back, again showing that when he gets a chance inside the opposition box, he knows how to finish.
There was also another goal for Iliman Ndiaye and his skill and pace is a huge boost.
Everton might, and should have had more goals, but any win away from home is good, and they will be hopeful of keeping the run going at the weekend. That will be provided they can keep things tight defensively, but also convert more chances at the other end. Fulham have made a steady start but have lost their last two in the league.
With a little gap opening up below them, the Blues will want to look up rather than over their shoulder, and with games coming up soon against teams around them, it could be an important early phase of the season.
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