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Everton's Neal Maupay attempts a shot on goal during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday April 15, 2023.
Everton 1-3 Fulham
by James Nalton
at Goodison Park
AN AIR of resignation hung around Goodison Park as Everton lost what was seen as a winnable game in their battle for Premier League survival.
Home fans had already begun to file out well before the final whistle when it looked more likely Fulham would score a fourth than their team get back into it.
A fourth official indicating a minimum of six minutes’ added time might normally provide hope for the team trailing and produce a loud roar from the stands, but there was no such hope for Everton on this occasion.
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