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STRONG DISPLAYS FROM IDRISSA GUEYE, MICHAEL KEANE GUIDE EVERTON TO FULHAM TRIUMPH

Everton secured a vital 2-0 home win over Fulham, ending an eight-match slump. Defensive duo Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane were the unlikely goalscorers, supplementing the misfiring attack and condemning the Cottagers to their fifth successive away loss

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Michael Keane scored Everton's second goal - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Everton's ineffective assault was bolstered by Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane in a 2-0 victory that prolonged Fulham's road woes to their fifth straight game.

Others must contribute because the Toffees' two strikers, Beto and Thierno Barry, have only combined for one Premier League goal this season.

However, their defensive midfielder and centre-back were the ones that made the difference in a side that had the offensive prowess of Jack Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

The first goal was significant because the two teams had only scored 22 goals between them in 20 Premier League games. Gueye's goal in the fourth minute of first-half added time was even more significant because Everton should have won the game more easily, but was denied three times by an offside flag.

After James Tarkowski's header bounced against the crossbar and Tim Iroegbunam utterly fluffed his shot in front of goal, Gueye stabbed home his second of the season.

Gueye is on track to surpass his highest four-game haul in an Everton shirt from 2023–24, even though he did not score at all the previous season.

With ten minutes remaining, Keane eliminated any last-minute worry by flicking home a Dewsbury-Hall corner.

David Moyes, the manager, was appreciative of these contributions as his team halted a losing streak of one game in eight games in all competitions.

Following Barry's obvious miss against Sunderland on Monday, Moyes offered him a vote of confidence and made him start back-to-back league games for the first time.

Although the 23-year-old's speed and movement still show promise, he does not currently appear to possess the physicality needed to be a top-flight striker.

He believed he had ended his wait for a first goal when Ndiaye flicked on a Gueye cross for him to finish at the far post after shooting a header high and wide in the seventh minute, but his dreams were ruined by the first offside flag.

Even though he was unable to open the Cottagers, Dewsbury-Hall was Everton's best attacking prospect. However, it appeared as though a set-piece would be possible when Tarkowski volleyed home after Keane's header was parried, only for the flag to be raised once more.

Josh King took Sasa Lukic's place for the second half after the fortunate player avoided a second caution for repeatedly tugging down Dewsbury-Hall, although it did not really matter because Dewsbury-Hall scored the third goal, to was chalked out for offside.

Before Keane finished to leave the visitors only one point above the bottom three, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stretched out a foot to deny substitute Rodrigo Muniz, who was replaced himself just 17 minutes after coming on, in a rare Fulham opportunity.

TORINO FRUSTRATES JUVENTUS IN SERIE A, ANOTHER 0-0 STALEMATE

Torino and Juventus play out a goalless draw thanks to heroic saves from both goalkeepers. Find out how Paleari denied McKennie's bullet header and the key moments in Luciano Spalletti's latest result.

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Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus FC - Photo Credit: Getty Images

In the Derby della Mole, local rivals Torino held Luciano Spalletti's Juventus to another dismal draw, this time due to decisive play from both goalkeepers.

Under new coach Luciano Spalletti, the Bianconeri had a mixed start. They defeated Cremonese 2-1 on the road in Serie A, but Sporting CP held them to a 1-1 Champions League stalemate in the middle of the week. While Dusan Vlahovic and Khephren Thuram bounced back from knocks, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, Juan Cabal, and Arek Milik remained injured. Last week, Toro overcame a 2-0 deficit to hold Pisa 2-2. They had won five straight games, including an unexpected victory over Napoli. The only players still missing were Perr Schuurs and Zanos Savva, while Leonardo Colucci replaced coach Marco Baroni, who was suspended.

Since a 2-1 loss to Juventus in April 2015, Toro has not defeated their rivals, and the last time they defeated Juventus on the road was in April 1995.

Guillermo Maripan charged down a low drive after Francisco Conceicao cut inside two players, and Weston McKennie fell after Dusan Vlahovic passed him through and missed the shot.

When Conceicao drew back from the by-line for what would have been a six-yard Vlahovic tap-in, Maripan made another crucial save, and Alberto Paleari was on the lookout for Khephren Thuram.

Alberto Paleari stooped to fingertip a Francisco Conceicao angled drive just beyond the far post, but Michele Di Gregorio had to block a Cyril Ngonge pass at Giovanni Simeone's feet.

Simeone beat Di Gregorio one-on-one after straying offside on the Cesare Casadei assist, but he only had the ball in the net seconds after the restart.

A last-ditch sliding challenge by Ardian Ismajli in the penalty area had stopped Thuram's attempt to thread through for Kenan Yildiz.

Simeone's header flew straight at Di Gregorio shortly after, and substitute Che Adams was unable to direct a header on target at the back post following a deflected Simeone effort.

In the second half, Torino increased their pressure when Adams cut inside Koopmeiners, and Di Gregorio brilliantly pushed his strong low drive over the bar with one hand.

As Yildiz threaded through for Jonathan David, Paleari also hurried off his line to reduce the angle. He then produced an incredible save on the McKennie bullet header from Edon Zhegrova's cross.

From the edge of the box, Kristjan Asllani shot inches over the bar, while Yildiz's shot was deflected off course, and David was unable to bundle it over the line in the next corner.

In stoppages, Lois Openda's curler was deflected wide off Marcus Pedersen, but the officials failed to notice it.

IVAN JURIC ENDS FEUD WITH LOOKMAN, ATALANTA BOSS MOVES FORWARD

Lookman-Juric Row Settled! Atalanta coach Ivan Juric confirms the dispute with Nigerian international Ademola Lookman is in the past, saying the confrontation helped improve their relationship. Full details on the dressing room dynamics here.

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Atalanta boss Ivan Juric finally mends relationship with Lookman - COURTESY/PHOTO

Ivan Juric, the manager of Atalanta, claims that his argument with forward Ademola Lookman, which erupted following the team's Champions League triumph over Marseille, is now firmly behind them and has even improved their bond.

The Nigerian international had a goal disallowed for offside during the team's thrilling victory at the Velodrome, and the fervent Croatian manager spoke about the situation before the team's Serie A match against Sassuolo.

Juric affirmed that the player has been fully reintegrated into the team and that the issue has been resolved.

"Lookman exercised routinely with the team on Friday, and the Marseille situation is closed," Juric told the media, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.

The manager went on to explain the nature of the argument, stating that such outbursts of rage are a typical aspect of the game and can occasionally result in a stronger bond between the coach and the player.

Juric clarified, "That reaction is something that can happen rarely; he always works well." We move past Ademola's particularity. Additionally, these incidents might occasionally strengthen bonds between people.

Juric used a comparable circumstance involving one of his other players, goalie Marco Carnesecchi, to support his argument, suggesting that a first disagreement had resulted in improved communication.

"I feel him a lot closer today, and we opened up with Carnesecchi in a similar way," he continued.

Juric is now concentrating on turning the team's success in Europe into wins at home, emphasising the necessity of quick points to move up the league standings. Now that the issue is resolved, Lookman is anticipated to be a vital member of Atalanta's offensive squad as they compete for a Champions League berth.

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