Sutton's predictions: Everton v Fulhampublished at 11:40 GMT
11:40 GMT
Everton were superb in the first half hour against Sunderland and had Thierno Barry not ballooned his shot over the bar from close range at 1-0, they would've gone on to win that game.
Instead it was another reminder that they are missing a top-class centre-forward.
I feel sorry for Toffees boss David Moyes because Beto has also missed so many of the wonderful opportunities his side have created this season.
Fulham's win over bottom side Wolves last week ended a run of four straight league defeats, but it is hard to really gauge their form off that as it was only Wolves they beat.
That makes this a really tough game to predict. I don't think there are going to be loads of goals in it and I can see it ending a draw.
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Everton v Fulham: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:57 GMT 7 November
18:57 GMT 7 November
Jordan Butler BBC Sport journalist
Everton welcome Fulham to Merseyside on Saturday (15:00 GMT) in an intriguing clash between two sides separated by one point in the table. BBC Sport looks at some of the key themes ahead of the fixture.
Scoring goals a problem for Everton
Everton's early-season optimism is starting to subside after just one win in eight matches across all competitions.
Monday's 1-1 draw at Sunderland encapsulated many of their recent issues. The Toffees dominated the early exchanges and took the lead with a stunning effort from Iliman Ndiaye, but they failed to capitalise on several chances before the Black Cats took control and equalised.
"I think after 30 minutes, I'd have been disappointed to be only going home with a point," said manager David Moyes after the game. "After 90 minutes I was quite pleased with a point."
Scoring has been an obvious problem for Everton this season and strikers Beto and Thierno Barry – who missed a golden chance on Monday – have just one Premier League goal between them. Top scorer Ndiaye has just four.
The result was also the 10th draw of Moyes' second spell in charge and since he returned to club in January they have registered the most of any Premier League side.
However, the Scot has an excellent personal record against Fulham and is seeking his 20th Premier League win over them in his 33rd career meeting (W19, D4, L9). Victory would make the 62-year old just the third manager to win 20 or more times against a single club in the division, following Sir Alex Ferguson, who did it against eight different teams, and Arsene Wenger, who did it against four.
Own goals lead the way for Fulham
Finding the back of the net has also been an issue for Fulham during this campaign.
The Cottagers' top scorer this season is "own goal" with three and that accounts for 25% of their top-flight total. Harry Wilson and Ryan Sessegnon are next on the list with two goals apiece, while strikers Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz have one each.
The win ended a run of four successive league defeats, but all three of their victories this season have come at home. Their last top-flight victory on the road was in May last season when they came from 2-1 down to beat Brentford 3-2 and set a new record Premier League points tally of 54.
However, Fulham have enjoyed success when travelling to face Everton in recent seasons and they are unbeaten in five previous visits. It is worth noting that each of those positive results have come at Goodison Park and this is their first trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
"It's going to be the first time, the first experience for us in that stadium," said Fulham's head coach and former Everton boss Marco Silva. "You can feel it, you can see it, that it's been very, very good for them in that aspect, and we are going to embrace the challenge of playing there against a good side."
Silva on Muniz return, 'good week' and Kevin positionpublished at 17:38 GMT 6 November
17:38 GMT 6 November
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Silva confirmed Antonee Robinson is the only player unavailable for Saturday. He is "getting better" but he "can't give even a timescale now" and they will have to see what the situation is after the international break.
The Fulham boss also confirmed striker Rodrigo Muniz is available to start at the weekend after recovering from injury: "Probably, if he is going to start, he is not in his best physicalness to play 90 minutes, but he can play 60 or 70 as well. It is up to me to decide, but he is getting better. It has been a good week for him."
He added: "Of course, if you are playing games week in and week out, then your physicalness is much better . For Rodrigo, probably the last game he played was seven weeks ago. One moment he is going to be ready, so let's see what my decision is for Saturday."
On Kevin playing on the left in the last match: "Was first half for him in the Premier League but he's played in the Carabao Cup too. The moment [to start] will arrive for [Samuel] Chukwueze too. We're feeling he can have an impact for us. It was the moment for Kevin [to start on left], to play [Alex] Iwobi more inside. Chukwueze can do it there too."
He added: "The biggest challenge and answer he can give is not one v one, but finishing. The way he plays, the way he is brave, fans like to see."
On form and beating Wolves last weekend: "You can take positives from defeats, but results speak louder in terms of points. For the players' confidence, for their minds too. Against Wolves we were ruthless and clinical. When you have good results, you have to build on it. It's been a good week."
Asked about facing his former club, Silva said: "Some players are still there from my time there. To have some good conversations with good people before and after the match. But, we will try to win the games as always."
On Kenny Tete: "From the first moment his contract was coming to an end, I was clear with him we wanted a new contract for him. We weren't so quick to do it, but we had conversations with him, made an effort to have him. I'm very pleased to have him here."
Traitor or faithful? Your round table choicespublished at 13:15 GMT 6 November
13:15 GMT 6 November
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With the countdown to the Celebrity Traitors final under way, we asked you for which Fulham player or manager - past or present - would make the best traitor and faithful.
Here are some of your comments:
Dylan: Tosin Adarabioyo and Fabio Carvalho - both of whom would be traitors for obvious reasons, but perform so hopelessly they are voted out by their own kind. See rumours of a January move to the Bundesliga for the latter.
Kevin: Fulham traitor would be Aleksandar Mitrovic - fan idol who wanted mega money in Saudi and went on strike.
Ian: Traitor - Joao Palhinha. Left us for Germany and returned not to us but Spurs. Faithful - Johnny Haynes (king), Tom Cairney (club man through and through) or Marco Silva (a truly great manager).
Who would make the best Fulham traitor and faithful?published at 15:59 GMT 5 November
15:59 GMT 5 November
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Challenges. Leaders and followers. Tactics. Second guessing and wondering where to turn next.
This could be any game of football in the Premier League this weekend.
It is also the plot to any episode of BBC's hit show - The Traitors.
The countdown to the end game of the Celebrity series is on, but, while we wait for that, we want to know which Fulham player (or manager) - past or present - you think would make the best traitor, and who would be more suited to the role of a faithful.
Was it the way they could appear at the back post without anyone noticing? Or could they stop anybody getting past them?
'Patience' was 'pivotal' in King's risepublished at 13:08 GMT 5 November
13:08 GMT 5 November
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Fulham's head of football development, Huw Jennings, praised midfielder Josh King's maturity, highlighting the importance of patience, family support and timing in a player's development.
The club's reputation for nurturing young talent continues to grow with King's breakthrough serving as both a success story and a blueprint for Fulham's long-term vision, one that prioritises steady growth, support networks and the physical and mental maturity needed to thrive at the top level.
Speaking on the More Than The Score podcast - delivered by BBC World Service - Jennings emphasised that King's progress has been carefully managed, with the club and his family showing restraint and understanding rather than rushing his rise.
"We have young Josh King playing at Fulham, and he has played the highest number of minutes at 18 across the top five leagues in Europe," Jennings said. "His support has been absolutely fantastic from his parents and others around him, and it does make such a difference.
"One thing in my view, families have to guard against is pushing their son or daughter too quickly, too soon, and almost forcing a cycle to conclude too early. With someone like Josh, he had to wait for his opportunity.
"He was ready to train with the first team at 16, but wasn't ready to play consistently until a bit later, and everyone showed the right level of patience in order to afford him that opportunity to physically mature, and his parents were pivotal in supporting him and the club with that.
"What you see is a player who has got exceptional capacity to play in the future. He's already two steps ahead of you by the time you have got in your stride. I enjoy watching the most balletic player in a club side I have been associated with."
Fulham must build from win packed with 'positives'published at 09:26 GMT 4 November
09:26 GMT 4 November
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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And breathe.
Saturday's win over Wolves halted our run of four straight defeats and allowed everyone inside Craven Cottage to let out a sigh of relief.
Yes, Wolves are bottom of the table, but you can only beat what is in front of you. And given we could not finish off Wycombe in 90 minutes on Tuesday, we will take these three points gladly.
Wolves sent manager Vitor Pereira packing in the wake of their loss, which just goes to show that no matter how bad you think things might be, someone else has it worse.
We still have a tough run of games in November, but this victory gives us much-needed room to breathe - and reminds the players that they are capable of doing so much more than merely surviving in the Premier League.
Three points were the most important thing about Saturday, but there were a few more positives to get stuck into.
First was our record signing Kevin starting his first league match. The dazzling Brazilian put in a strong showing and proved to Marco Silva that he is ready to contribute from the start - and not a moment too soon.
Then there was the return of several key players from injury, which really made it feel like we have reached the light at the end of this mini tunnel.
Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Harry Wilson, Samuel Chukwueze and Rodrigo Muniz all came back from injuries of varying severity, giving Silva plenty of options as we head to his former club Everton next week.
Following up on this win is crucial if we are to put this blip behind us and head into the international break looking up the table again. With high-flying Sunderland and Spurs when we return, that is easier said than done.
A result to 'restore and build confidence' - fans on Wolves winpublished at 08:16 GMT 3 November
08:16 GMT 3 November
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We asked for your views after Fulham hit three past bottom-of-the-table Wolves to record their first Premier League win in more than a month.
Here are some of your replies:
Rob: A much-needed three points after a painful streak of losses. It will hopefully rebuild some confidence before going away to Everton next week. Good performances from Kevin, Josh King, Samuel Chukwueze and Harry Wilson.
Claire: We thrive on confidence and this game came along at the right time. King was a handful. We need to put a nice run together now.
Chris: A much better team performance and Kevin is showing his real potential now. We needed this win, especially at a time when some of our key players are starting to return from injury. It's the first time we've sat at the Cottage and listened to away fans singing 'sacked in the morning' to their own manager!
John: A very important win and a solid all-round team performance that should do much to restore confidence. In theory, we are playing well enough to stay away from trouble but with the three promoted sides all competitive this season, it's not a given. We've got enough about us to be comfortably mid-table and a chance to maybe emulate Crystal Palace's cup success of last term. We can dream?
Geoff: It's just as well we were playing Wolves! We are still playing far too slowly in the build up and we need Rodrigo Muniz to start firing up front.
Toppy: Our set-pieces are an embarrassment. I don't care about the score against an abject opposition - it was appalling. Marco Silva has been lauded in many articles, however we can't even look vaguely threatening when many sides are using similar opportunities to score.
'Flair' and 'magic' - Fulham's 'impressive' triopublished at 14:08 GMT 2 November
14:08 GMT 2 November
Laura Kenyon Final Score reporter
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Ten games in, have Fulham found the key to unlocking a much-needed offensive awakening?
Up until victory over Wolves, they had scored just nine goals in nine league games. Then three critical components collided and showed a glimpse of what could be a winning formula for Marco Silva: a record signing, a talented teenager and fit-again star quality.
Three individuals at the heart of everything good about Fulham's performance.
Kevin showed flashes of why he is worth the hefty price tag – twisting and turning Wolves' defenders with attacking flair. Teenager Josh King is raw but exciting and growing in confidence after a first senior goal. Finally, Harry Wilson – back from injury – again showed his ability to come up with a moment of magic with his left boot. The link-up play between these three was impressive at Craven Cottage and could be influential in Fulham moving back up the table in coming weeks.
Analysis: Victory the perfect tonic for the Cottagerspublished at 19:39 GMT 1 November
19:39 GMT 1 November
Nick Mashiter Football reporter
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From the minute Ryan Sessegnon capitalised on a Wolves mistake to score, there was little doubt in the result.
Fulham needed a pick-me-up after four straight defeats sucked them towards the bottom three and Wolves obliged.
The result did not flatter the Cottagers - it could have been more - and it was precisely the performance which will restore any fractured confidence.
Games against Everton and Sunderland either side of the international break could provide further momentum, as Marco Silva's side look to pull away from any immediate danger.
Fulham should have enough to stay clear of the bottom three - they were dynamic enough against a poor Wolves side - but there will be little room for manoeuvre if they slip back to their previous form.
Fulham 3-0 Wolves: What Silva saidpublished at 17:45 GMT 1 November
17:45 GMT 1 November
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Fulham manager Marco Silva has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the win at Craven Cottage: "It was a very important one for us. We were back home, where we have been very strong. We lost our last game against Arsenal by margins really. We want to make sure this place our fortress and we won again. It's very important to get a clean sheet as well.
"Their red card made a massive impact. We kept ourselves in the game and we were better in the second half than in the first half. There was a bit of tension in the team so it was very important for us to win. We controlled the game much better in the second half."
On getting a clean sheet: "If you're not consistent in terms of not conceding early goals, it's going to be difficult to win games. Some of the bad results that we've had this season, we should've done much better. It's up to us to defend those moments.
"These individual moments play a big part and you have to do much better. We spoke before the game about why it was going to be important to keep a clean sheet."
On Ryan Sessegnon's opening goal settling the nerves: "I thought in the first half we looked a bit anxious. The goal gave us the calmness we needed and from there we built our win."
On Harry Wilson's goal: "It's amazing how many times you see it in the training sessions. From that spot, he is very strong."
On Kevin's performance: "Kevin is going to be about the end-product. He knows how he can have an impact in the game. There has to be an end-product after the dribbling. I know he's going to be able to pass defenders but, after that, it's about the next step. He has something that's important, so now it's up to us to keep giving opportunities to him."
Did you know?
Fulham have won back-to-back Premier League games against Wolves for the very first time, with the Cottagers having won just one of the pair's previous nine meetings in the top-flight (D3 L5).
Marco Silva's side has benefited from three own goals in the Premier League this season, the most of any team in the competition.
You can also listen to today's 5 Live Premier League commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Burnley v Arsenal" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Tottenham v Chelsea", for instance.
Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Wolvespublished at 12:34 GMT 1 November
12:34 GMT 1 November
This is massive, for both teams.
Wolves thumped Fulham here last season, winning 4-1 in one of Gary O'Neil's final games in charge before Vitor Pereira took over - and boy how Pereira could do with a similar result this time too.
It doesn't get much worse for a manager than arguing with your own fans, which is what happened after Wolves lost to Burnley last time out, and Pereira's side are bottom without a league win this season.
Fulham are on an awful run too, suffering four straight defeats. They haven't always played too badly, but you can just sense the confidence sapping out of them.
Wolves' problem is they are conceding too many - currently their average is more than two goals a game - and I don't think you can stay in the Premier League doing that.
Pereira shored things up when he first came in - O'Neil's Wolves conceded 40 from their 16 league games last season before Pereira took charge, then only let in 21 goals in their next 16 under him.
That's what he has to do again, but it is clear they have not replaced the players they sold in the summer with the same quality, and there is no sign he will stop them leaking goals.
This is the sort of game where I actually fancy both teams to lose but I am going to back Fulham to edge it at home.
Fulham v Wolves: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:05 GMT 31 October
19:05 GMT 31 October
Jordan Butler BBC Sport journalist
Winless Wolves travel to struggling Fulham for a massive match at the foot of the table. BBC Sport examines some of the key talking points ahead of Saturday's fixture.
Fulham results 'not good enough'
Fulham's penalty shootout win in the League Cup over Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday night helped alleviate a few of the dark clouds starting to gather around Craven Cottage.
The Cottagers have lost four successive league games for only the second time under Marco Silva – the joint-worst run of form in the division - although it is worth noting that three of those were on the road, while the other was a 1-0 defeat to league leaders Arsenal.
Silva's side have mustered just nine goals from their opening nine games and only the bottom three sides have scored fewer. Combine that with their propensity to concede – they've kept just one clean sheet this season – and it's easy to see why results have been lacking.
"The results haven't been good enough for us, even in difficult circumstances and against some difficult opposition as well," said Silva in midweek. "But we have been very, very competitive, even in difficult moments.
"In this moment, the confidence is not something you can buy anywhere. We need all of us even more together, and our fans with the team as well."
A return to the Cottage should provide welcome relief as seven of their eight points have come at home. However, they haven't won any of their last five home Premier League matches against sides starting the day in the relegation zone (D3, L2), a run which includes a defeat to Wolves.
Winless Wolves
Saturday's opponents are one of just two sides in the top seven tiers of English football without a win, along with Stamford in the Southern League Premier Central Division.
It's a case of history repeating itself for Wolves as they failed to win any of their opening 10 games last season (D3, L7) and this weekend they could become the first top-flight side to start consecutive campaigns with a 10-match winless streak.
They ended that barren run in 2024-25 with a 2-0 triumph over Southampton and followed that with a 4-1 win at Saturday's venue of Craven Cottage.
Wolves will also be buoyed by the fact that they've won eight Premier League games against Fulham, drawing six and losing only four. They've only beaten Tottenham and Southampton more in the competition, with nine wins against each.
Head coach Vitor Pereira was subjected to chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" at Molineux on Wednesday, but the heart and spirit displayed by his side in their second-half comeback against Chelsea quelled the toxic atmosphere by the final whistle.
Wolves lost the game 4-3 but they were 3-0 down at half-time and Pereira was upbeat about their chances of climbing off the foot of the table.
"This is maybe one of the best groups of players in my career, with spirit and character, to try to change the situation," said the Portuguese.
"We just need a win to believe and move on. I don't have any doubts that we can do it [stay up] and turn around the situation by the end of the season."
Silva on squad strength, 'brilliant' Jimenez and 'big match' against Wolvespublished at 15:59 GMT 31 October
15:59 GMT 31 October
Millie Sian BBC Sport journalist
Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
The squad is "starting to look a little bit better" in terms of injuries and the number of players in training has been "completely different over the last two days". He explained: "Of course I like to have the younger players around, but it is much better to see some of our senior players around now."
Joachim Andersen will "definitely" be available for this weekend's fixture, while Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson will be "in contention" to feature.
Rodrigo Muniz, Raul Jimenez and Samuel Chukwueze will be need to be assessed again on Saturday.
On Rodrigo Muniz's return from a muscular injury, Silva said: "I've got to make a decision on him because he has been out for four to five weeks. He's had some good days with us this week, so it's up to me whether he's going to be in the squad."
Silva took the opportunity to explain his reasoning in July 2023 behind signing Raul Jimenez, who could feature against his old club this weekend: "We took the decision to sign him when he wasn't in his best moment at all and he has been brilliant for this football club. He is a very hard worker, gives everything for the shirt and is a great example in our dressing room."
Fulham aren't going to be "over the moon" after winning a game or two in a row but equally aren't going to be "depressed" if they lose a game or two in a row.
Silva explained: "Unfortunately for us, over the last two months everything has come at the same time. Things were happening that weren't normal and individual mistakes were creeping in. We just have to be more together right now and I have to give my players the confidence to perform. We've already shown this season what we're capable of when we're at our best level."
The Cottagers will have to perform "at a very good level" to take all three points against Wolves, who are still searching for their first league win of the season, because "nothing is guaranteed in the Premier League".
When asked about Wolves winning this exact fixture 4-1 last season, he replied: "It is what it is. They are a different team with different players now and we are different in certain aspects as well."
But when Silva was asked about the opportunity to open up a nine-point gap over Vitor Pereira's side, he admitted: "It is a big match for sure. We understand the type of sport and competition we are in, so for us it is clear that we want to and need to win this game."
Fulham will be looking to "start the game strong" and "engage their fans" early on as they search for their first league win since 20 September.
The year of the dead ballpublished at 08:08 GMT 31 October
08:08 GMT 31 October
This - it seems - is the season of the set piece.
The Premier League debates are more about dead balls than ever before, with some sides enjoying immense success from corner kicks, throw ins or well-worked free-kicks.
What fine timing then for BBC Sport to launch a column with former manager Tony Pulis, a man who seemed to finely extract the fine margins from the game.
