Everton Stun Fulham with Comeback Victory at Craven Cottage

Everton staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage, securing their first Premier League away win from a losing position since October 2022. The Blues showed resilience and grit, overturning an early deficit to claim all three points in a dramatic display.

Fulham struck first through Raul Jimenez in the 17th minute, nodding home a well-crafted cross from Smith Rowe. The Cottagers appeared to be in control, with Everton struggling to find rhythm in the first half. However, a deflected strike from Vitalii Mykolenko brought the visitors level before halftime, canceling out his earlier error in losing his marker for Fulham's opener.

The Toffees returned from the break with renewed intensity, and Michael Keane capitalized on a McNeil corner to head Everton in front. Just three minutes later, Beto added a spectacular third from outside the box—marking the first time Everton scored two goals from outside the box in a Premier League away game since December 2018 at Burnley.

Fulham, who have now dropped 28 points from winning positions this season—the joint-most alongside Southampton—failed to regain momentum despite mustering a respectable xG of 0.97. Everton, with an xG of 1.05, were far more clinical, taking their chances and securing a much-needed victory.

The win not only marks Everton's first comeback victory away from home in nearly three years but also boosts their morale ahead of their emotional return to Goodison Park next week. For Fulham, it is a bitter blow to their European ambitions, as they squander yet another opportunity to secure crucial points.