After stifling league leaders and joint top scorers Manchester City -- few teams are likely to leave the Etihad with something to show for their efforts this season -- a trip to goal-shy Burnley on Saturday is the next challenge for Everton.
Ronald Koeman's team should anticipate a win in this fixture if they harbour genuine European hopes. A win at Turf Moor can generate momentum and ensure the City draw does not become meaningless.
With six goals in eight matches, tied with Sunderland as the division's lowest scorers, Burnley represent a different challenge to that posed by City.