Fulham end run of defeats as Marco Silva claims victory over former side Everton

The London side have now passed the 40-point barrier and this win could reignite their hopes of pushing for Europe. 

Harry Wilson (centre) was on target with Fulham’s second goal (Ian Hodgson/PA)

Fulham ended an alarming run of Premier League defeats as Marco Silva claimed his first win against Everton to land a blow on his former employers in their attempt to avoid the drop.

Harrison Reed put the Cottagers ahead midway through the first half but Everton hit back through Dwight McNeil and seemed the likeliest to score again before half-time at Goodison Park.