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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

Strong displays from Idrissa Gueye, Michael Keane guide Everton to Fulham triumph
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.

BRUNO SALTOR OFFICIALLY JOINS TOTTENHAM AS ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE NORTH LONDON DERBY

Tottenham appoints Bruno Saltor! Discover the new coaching team under Igor Tudor and the departures following Thomas Frank's exit.

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Tottenham Confirm Bruno Saltor as Assistant Coach Under Igor Tudor

Tottenham Hotspur just shook up their coaching staff, bringing in Bruno Saltor, a guy who’s worked with Chelsea and West Ham in the past.

Saltor’s stepping in alongside interim boss Igor Tudor until the season wraps up. Spurs let go of Thomas Frank earlier this month, and, like Manchester United, they’ve decided to go with a temporary setup for now and figure out the bigger picture in the summer.

Tudor, who’s managed clubs like Marseille, Lazio, and Juventus, is set to take charge for the first time this weekend in the North London derby against Arsenal. Saltor will be in the dugout for his first Spurs match, too.

If you’ve followed Saltor’s career, you might know he’s often worked with Graham Potter. That’s how he ended up at both Chelsea and West Ham. When Potter left Chelsea in 2023, Saltor took over as interim head coach. His one match in charge ended in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool. Frank Lampard replaced him soon after, and Saltor stayed on as part of the coaching staff until Mauricio Pochettino arrived, at which point he moved on. He later reunited with Potter at West Ham but left when Potter did in September.

Tottenham’s official statement confirmed the news: “Following the arrival of Igor Tudor as Head Coach until the end of the season, we can now confirm the appointment of three additional coaches to our Men’s First Team coaching staff. We welcome Bruno Saltor as Igor's assistant coach." Born in El Masnou, Spain, Saltor started his playing career in his home country before joining Brighton in 2012. He made 235 appearances there over seven years, then moved into coaching with the Seagulls after retiring in 2019. Since then, he’s picked up experience at Chelsea and West Ham.

Along with Saltor’s appointment, Spurs also announced some departures. Justin Cochrane, John Heitinga, and Chris Haslam are all leaving the coaching staff after Frank’s exit. The club thanked them for their efforts and wished them well.

GLASNER OUT? CRYSTAL PALACE CONSIDERING IMMEDIATE EXIT FOR BOSS AFTER DISMAL EUROPEAN DRAW

Oliver Glasner’s exit is imminent! Discover why Robbie Keane has emerged as the favorite to lead Crystal Palace out of crisis.

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Odds crash on Robbie Keane becoming the next Crystal Palace manager.

Oliver Glasner was supposed to stick around at Crystal Palace until the end of the season. That was the plan, anyway. But after another rough run of results, his exit could come a lot sooner.

Thursday night in Bosnia should’ve been nothing special, just a routine first leg against a team Palace should handle easily, with the real test back at Selhurst Park next week. Instead, a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar turned into another mess in a season that’s gotten uglier by the week for Glasner and Palace.

The travelling fans didn’t hide how they felt.

Palace have only managed one win in their last 15 games. That’s not a blip; it’s a full-on collapse, and it looks like Glasner’s time might be up even faster than everyone thought.

People at the top of the club have started openly asking if letting Glasner finish out his contract is actually hurting more than helping. He said back in January that he’d leave when his deal was up in the summer, but with results falling off a cliff and morale at rock bottom, those discussions have picked up speed.

Word is, Palace have already started looking for Glasner’s replacement, planning for a summer hire. But now, it looks like they might bring in his successor right away.

One name has shot straight to the top of the list: Robbie Keane.

TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook says Palace are considering Keane as a short-term fix if Glasner goes before the season ends. Keane’s reputation has soared lately. He won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv, then took the Hungarian league title in his first season at Ferencváros.

His win rate at Maccabi was over 73 per cent. He’s also done time as an assistant coach at Leeds and Middlesbrough. People who’ve played for him, like Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda, rave about him. O’Dowda said, “As soon as he opens his mouth, you want to listen. It’s phenomenal, really. On the coaching side,e he has been good.”

For now, Keane is still in charge at Ferencvaros, who are still in the Europa League, so prying him away won’t be simple.

Palace sit 13th in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone, but that gap feels less safe with every week they fail to win.

Tottenham even considered Keane as an interim manager before they went with Igor Tudor.

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