A last-gasp equaliser from James Tarkowski in the Merseyside Derby on Wednesday was a moment Everton fans are not likely to forget any time soon.
It was a very fitting end to derbies at Goodison Park before the move across the city to Bramley Moore.
However, attention had to move quickly to a trip down to London to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The toffees would travel down south with a paper-thin squad, with Illiman Ndiaye adding to an already large injury list and Abdoulaye Doucoure being unavailable after his red card in the derby.
Despite a depleted squad, the blues would draw first blood just before the break with a fine finish from the in-form Beto.
The home side would draw level just after the break through Jean-Phillipe Mateta, and from there it seemed Palace may be the ones more likely to grab a late winner.
However, Everton kept pushing and to great effect, with Charly Alcaraz getting on the end of some pinball in the penalty area to score his first goal on his first start for the club.
Some resolute defending for the remainder of the game saw out a crucial 3 points for David Moyes' side, putting them a resounding 13 points clear of the relegation zone.
Here are the Everton Player Ratings:
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Everton Player Ratings:
Jordan Pickford - 7
It wasn't a clean sheet but it was another strong display from England's number one in the win. Some very decent saves in difficult conditions helped his side to a valuable 3 points.
Mykolenko - 6.5
The Ukrainian looks to have been given a new lease of life under David Moyes, with much more attacking responsibility.
He was not quite as effective today compared to recent performances but still put in a good display.
Branthwaite again proved how valuable he is to this Everton side, with some incredible blocks and his ability to start attacks with his immaculate passing.
He will be in even higher demand come the summer transfer window.
James Tarkowski - 8
After an emotional end to the Merseyside Derby for Everton's captain, he put in another resolute defensive display, especially late in the game to help his team to the points.
Jake O'Brien - 6
The pressure of returning to his old club for the first time seemed to overwhelm the Irishman for large parts of the game.
He seemed to struggle slightly with Eberechi Eze at points but managed to see out the win well.
James Garner - 7.5
Many feared the effect of losing Orel Mangala to a long-term injury. However, Garner has filled the whole he left to great effect.
The absence of Abdoulaye Doucoure from the midfield gave the England U21 international more defensive responsibility but he adapted very well.
Another very decent performance from a player who has probably been the toffees' most consistent performer so far this season.
A new contract seems to be on the table but time will tell if he commits his future to Everton.
Jack Harrison - 7.5
The Englishman has had his fair share of critics this season, but he performed well as a replacement for the injured Illiman Ndiaye.
His end product, as always, leaves much to be desired but his overall display over the last 2 games has been promising.
Charly Alcaraz - 8
A full debut to remember for the Argentinian. He has been thrown into the deep end since his arrival on Merseyside but has been a standout performer since then.
Jesper Lindstorm - 7
As with Jack Harrison, the Dane's lack of end product has let him down since his arrival, with another couple of missed chances against Palace.
However, he works incredibly hard and was, again, essential to most things Everton did well.
Beto - 8.5
4 goals in 3 games now for Everton's number 14. Many fans and critics wrote him off early in his Premier League career, but since the arrival of David Moyes he has been near unstoppable.
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Substitutes
Ashley Young - 7
Tim Iroegbunam - 7.5
4 wins in the last 5 league games now for the blues puts them in very good stead to move into Bramley Moore in the Premier League.
The visit of Manchester United to Goodison Park is next on the agenda for the first team.
But first the toffees' Under 18s side will face Wigan Athletic in the first competitive fixture ever played at Bramley Moore dock on Monday evening.
