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I was at Goodison Park for Everton's draw with Ipswich last week and although the result was disappointing, they played well enough to win.

If Everton had taken their chances they would have had the points wrapped up before Ipswich got back into the game.

As I've said before though, I don't think it's a bad thing that they have not sustained their early form under David Moyes, because that would paint a false picture of how strong their squad is and it needs a serious overhaul in the summer.

Moyes definitely lifted things when he took over in January but he has got some big decisions to make about who stays and goes and it feels like a few players are on trial at the moment, with their futures uncertain.

As for Fulham, well I've found them almost impossible to call for most of the season, especially at home, but I am going to back Marco Silva's side to take the points here.

They will have a go at Everton and, with James Tarkowski injured, I don't think the Toffees will hold out.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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Five matches make up Saturday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

• Fulham v Everton

• Ipswich Town v Brentford

• Southampton v Manchester City - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Wolves v Brighton

• Bournemouth v Aston Villa (17:30 BST) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

All kick-off times 15:00 BST unless stated

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Earlier, we asked you to name the current Fulham player from a series of clues.

The correct answer is Raul Jimenez.

Karan Vinod
BBC Sport Journalist

Fulham boss Marco Silva has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On team news: "Some concerns unfortunately for us from the last game as you saw with Harrison Reed. Surgery of Timothy Castagne took place last week and he will be out until the pre-season. Sasa Lukic is going to be out unfortunately for us, too. And the other two situations is Rodrigo Muniz and Reiss Nelson, they've been out. We are going to be without these important players but we have to be resilient and it is always a chance for others to come in and show their quality."

• On chasing a record points tally: "No doubt about it. Of course other teams are fighting hard as well. But as you mention, we have a position in the table that is important for us. After the FA Cup final, you do not know what is going to happen to the places for European competitions. And to break the points tally record is very important for us. The commitment, the attitude and the ambition from ourselves, being at our best level, we played some great football, too, and of course, now we want to fight very hard to achieve the things that are there to be fought for."

• Silva reiterated that he wants his "players excited" to fight for European football and this part of the season demands and deserves "enthusiasm". However, Silva stated that they need to be in control of their emotions and prepare to the best of their abilities.

• On his future amidst interest from Saudi giants Al-Hilal: "For me it is very clear, the focus is on what I can control and what we can control as a football club. When you do good things, it is normal with this type of speculation and it is not something I talk or think about it. The most important thing as always is Fulham Football Club."

• Silva stated that he "loves to be in the Premier League" and will only focus on improving himself. He also said that he "loves to challenge" himself with the "best ones" and "it is clear where they are".

• On potential budget for the summer transfer window: "No one has promised me anything. I already have my plan, the board knows that as well. I hope they can match the plan. I have trust we can do it."

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Guess the current Fulham player from these three clues:

• I represented my country at the 2022 World Cup, going out in the group stage.

• I have scored more than 50 Premier League goals.

• I found the net in Fulham's 2-1 win at Newcastle in February.

Come back to this page at 17:00 BST for the answer

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Raul Jimenez is Fulham's top scorer in the Premier League this season with 10 goals, with Alex Iwobi just one behind on nine. The last top-flight season to see two players reach double figures for the Whites was 1966-67 (Allan Clarke 24, Steve Earle 12)

Al-Hilal are waiting for an answer from Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi about the Italian becoming their new manager and, if he turns them down, the Saudi Pro League club could make a move for Fulham's Marco Silva. (Talksport), external

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Drew Heatley
Fan writer

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The modern game is about more than the 22 men who start on the pitch - it's about all 40 of them in the matchday squad.

We have seen plenty of times this season that Marco Silva knows exactly who to bring on - and when - to change games. The joint-record high of 15 goals from substitutes attests to this.

But sometimes that magic touch goes missing - and it did on Saturday.

Marco took off Ryan Sessegnon before the hour mark against Aston Villa. He was our biggest - and, frankly, only - attacking threat in a game that saw us go behind early, and we never recovered.

Silva made the maximum five changes by the 76th minute in a game where we huffed and puffed but provided little else. And that decision backfired as Harrison Reed, himself a substitute, pulled up unchallenged and was forced off injured.

That left us with just 10 men for the rest of a game that looked unlikely to yield any points even if we had 11.

Bournemouth's win at the Emirates has placed them firmly in the driver's seat for eighth place and a likely spot in the Europa Conference League. Meanwhile, Brentford and Brighton's results mean we have a job to do to even finish in the top half.

It's a bitter pill to swallow, but we still have our win and points records to aim for.

And then Marco's job switches from micro changes to macro ones, as he looks to fine-tune our first-team squad in the transfer market.

Fulham fans will be hoping he rediscovers that magic touch.

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Fulham manager Marco Silva and Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo are among the candidates being considered by Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. (Talksport), external

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We asked for your views on Aston Villa's Premier League match against Fulham.

Here are some of your comments:

Villa fans

Cassie: Some of the Villa players looked tired after a long season. It was a game they needed to win,but didn't take advantage when Fulham only had 10 players on the pitch. Boubacar Kamara is an unsung hero and again he played a blinder.

Ian: A very controlled solid performance with a good early goal but missed chances made for a nervy ending to the game. I suppose with so much at stake, it is only to be expected.

Tony: A disjointed performance against a pedestrian opponent with little to really shout about apart from the points. Youri Tielemans worked tirelessly and was the pick of the bunch and Donyell Malen impressed when he came on. Ollie Watkins had another day to forget sadly. Only the points make any impression after the event.

David: Lucky to get three points. Too slow, and giving the ball away too easily. As for the substitutions, taking off Ian Maatsen and John McGinn when both were playing well, and leaving Pau Torres on when he was having a stinker... hard to work out what Unai Emery was thinking!

Fulham fans

David: As with last week against Southampton, we didn't get going until the second half. Much better then but ultimately not enough firepower up front. Has been said previously here but we still miss Aleksandar Mitrovic. Probably a season too soon for Europe so maybe it's no bad thing not to qualify.

Rob: Lacking passion, drive and imagination. A golden opportunity missed to pick up points against a Villa side low on confidence after their FA Cup defeat. Bournemouth showed how to do it against Arsenal, taking the game to them in the second half and having a right go at them. Why oh why couldn't Fulham have done the same against Villa?

Bill: Things seem to be falling apart right now. As a unit, the team look knackered and without inspiration. Silva's tactics and substitutions are often ludicrous, as twice now we've gone down to 10 men because of his decisions to use all his subs. You must hold one back in case of injuries surely?! We've fallen to 11th in 24 hours - not just disappointing but very worrying,

Robert: I thought Fulham had to beat the ref if they were to get anything out of the game.

Fulham boss Marco Silva is a contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, if the 59-year-old Australian is sacked after the club's disappointing season. (Football Insider), external

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Highlights and analysis from Saturday's Four Premier League fixtures, plus the best of the action from Friday's game between Manchester City and Wolves.

If you missed Match of the Day, you can catch up now on BBC iPlayer.

Listen back to full match commentaries on BBC Sounds:

• Everton 2-2 Ipswich

• Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

Matthew Howarth
BBC Sport journalist

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Eighth place could yet be enough to secure European football this season, but Fulham have a battle on their hands with Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford breathing down their necks.

Aston Villa's early winner was a soft one to concede as Youri Tielemans escaped the attentions of midfielder Sasa Lukic before beating goalkeeper Bernd Leno with a firm header, but the visitors carried more of a threat after half-time and were unfortunate not to be level early in the second period.

Ryan Sessegnon had an effort ruled out because the ball struck the 24-year-old's left hand as he set himself up for the shot, before Harry Wilson failed to get a decisive touch on a magnificent Alex Iwobi pass not long afterwards.

Fulham have now lost six of their past 10 games in the league – as many as in their first 25 games of the campaign.

They will be overtaken by Bournemouth if the Cherries avoid defeat at Arsenal in Saturday's late game, while Brighton and Brentford are both in action on Sunday.

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Marco Silva spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Fulham's defeat against Aston Villa: "We did show a great spirit, commitment and attitude and in the second half some good moments of quality too.

"This was a game both teams wanted to win, it is always difficult in a game like this, that is like a final.

"At 1-0 at half time we had two great chances to equalise the game. Even with 10 men, very unlucky ourselves pushing them back. They were wasting time every single time and that showed how difficult it was for them.

"We have to keep looking to the next one. Today was a final and our next final is against Everton. We have to keep fighting."

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Willian came on to make his 326th appearance in the Premier League, the outright most by a South American player in the competition's history.

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Five matches make up Saturday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

• Aston Villa v Fulham (12:30)

• Everton v Ipswich Town - BBC Radio 5 Live

• Leicester City v Southampton

• Arsenal v Bournemouth (17:30) - BBC Radio 5 Live

Kick-off times 15:00 BST unless stated

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