Everton's predicted starting XI for trip to Craven Cottage

The Toffees are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches, but look to do the double against the Cottagers.
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Everton will travel to South London this weekend to take on Fulham, with the visitors riding a four match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. That statement overshadows what has been a draw-laden run, with three of those four ending at 1-1.

The Toffees did, however, grab a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park in the middle of that run, a feat not many have managed this season, and will be looking to do the double over Fulham for the first time since the 2013/14 campaign.

The first win came in early November, when David Moyes played James Garner at the revolving door that is right back for Everton this season, with goals from Idrissa Gana Gueye and Michael Keane cementing the three points at Hill Dickinson.

Everton's health is generally good, with most of the injured players having returned in recent weeks, although Jack Grealish is a big loss for the side.

New signing Tyrique George, on loan from Chelsea, is likely to see the bench on Saturday as he works to integrate into the squad.

Outside of that, the team should be relatively easy to pick, so let's see how well our predictions match up with what Moyes opts to do on Saturday at Craven Cottage.

Everton's predicted starting XI away to Fulham (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Jordan Pickford (GK): Nothing to be said that hasn't already said for England's no.1.

Vitalii Mykolenko (LB): Assuming he's healthy, he should slide back into the startin g spot.

Jarrad Branthewaite (CB): He ably stepped into the left back spot last week, but it was in a pinch (despite Adam Aznou being healthy). But he's the best center back on the team and needs to play there.

Jake O'Brien (CB): My confidence in this happening is low, but JoB and JB need to be together in central defense.

Nathan Patterson (RB): Again, I am not feeling confident in this call, but it's the right one to make since Patterson isn't moving out on loan.

Midfielders

Idrissa Gana Gueye (CDM): He's been solid in his return, but has been asked to do a lot, including moonlight as a right winger.

James Garner (CM): Has become one of the more reliable Everton players this season.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (CAM): Still growing back into things since his return from injury, but it's great to have him back in the mix.

Forwards

Iliman Ndiaye (LW): The club's most impactful attacking player at the moment.

Harrison Armstrong (RW): He's not a winger, and it feels like a disservice to the kid to play him there. Tyler Dibling, it's time to make this spot yours, my man.

Thierno Barry (CF): His scoring run ended last week against Brighton, but he's still looked a more useful player over the last two months.

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