Everton fans will be upset with the Premier League after John Brooks was named as the referee for the match against Fulham. Brooks is the latest Premier League referee to face controversy, having made many problematic decisions in the encounter between Liverpool and Chelsea. The Blues have had their fair share of refereeing disputes this season, with Dan Burn admitting referee Craig Pawson should have awarded the penalty for his challenge on Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 0-0 draw with Newcastle United. Sean Dyche lost three vital points on the day, and fans will hope Brooks learns from his mistakes at Anfield when the Premier League assigns him to officiate on Saturday at Goodison.
Everton cannot let the officials decide the result against Fulham. Brooks was in the spotlight at Anfield after deciding not to send off Tosin Adarabioyo for a foul on Diogo Jota, which was similar to the incident that saw William Saliba sent off for Arsenal against Bournemouth and denied Liverpool a stonewall penalty. Everton and the Premier League already have a bad relationship as a result of last season’s events; while an agenda against the club is not at the forefront of the club’s mind, the players must do everything possible to ensure the result is not decided on the weekend by an official call.
The Everton fans will not be ashamed to express their anger at the referee if he delivers a similar disastrous performance at Goodison Park, with the club now back on track in the Premier League. Dyche has brought his struggling team together and established a four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, with guys like Michael Keane demonstrating his worth with a goal in the 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.
Everton are finally in a decent spot after a turbulent start to the season; while the refereeing appointment is far from ideal, the team should carry their enthusiasm to Goodison Park and provide a spectacular performance against Fulham.
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