They were dancing in the dressing room, rejoicing in their role of ghostbusters, as Carlo Ancelotti was being bombarded with questions about history.
Everton had turned the city blue with their most authoritative display at Anfield in a generation, one which ended a 22-year wait for victory at this stadium, and how the players were going to enjoy it.
The giddiness would be mirrored by supporters, who had waited so patiently for this moment. Ancelotti, understandably, was glowing with contentment. There was, however, also a part of him that was a little taken aback by the reaction — indicative of someone who is well-travelled, vastly experienced and has seen it all.