Everton vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs Fulham
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Everton vs Fulham
Despite managing 19 shots to Fulham's nine, and nine on target to the visitors' two, Everton start the season with a loss. They will have to pick themselves up ahead of a difficult trip to Aston Villa next week, while Fulham face west London rivals Brentford next time out.
Everton vs Fulham
The whistle blows for full-time, and Fulham start their season with a smash-and-grab victory over Everton! Decordova-Reid was the difference after coming on at half-time, tapping in the only goal of the game following fine work from fellow substitute Pereira. Fulham's real hero, however, was Leno. The goalkeeper denied Maupay and Doucoure with outstanding saves, while Patterson hit the crossbar with the goal gaping. Everton created chance after chance, but they couldn't take them!
Everton vs Fulham
Another chance! Keane is found in space by a high ball into the area, but his header is straight at Leno. The offside flag might've gone up anyway. Surely Fulham have done enough?
Everton vs Fulham
Pickford thumps a free-kick downfield as Everton flood the Fulham box. Doucoure heads it towards goal, but there's nobody attacking the second ball and Leno claims it. The visitors are almost there!
Everton vs Fulham
Everton are struggling to get the ball where they want it now, with Fulham looking composed as they keep possession high up the pitch. There will likely be another minute or so to add to the two remaining.
Everton vs Fulham
CHANCE! But the flag is up! Danjuma breaks in behind and is one-on-one with Leno, but he rushes his shot and bends it wide. The flag then goes up to spare the loanee's blushes!
Everton vs Fulham
Silva and another member of Fulham's coaching staff are shown yellow cards by the referee. That delay will only add to the time we still have to play at Goodison.
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