As Maxwell Cornet's late goal punished another Everton defensive mistake to condemn the Toffees to defeat at Burnley, they were left staring down the relegation barrel.
Everton's loss at Turf Moor leaves them just one point clear of the drop zone with nine games to play.
They face a tough fixture list which sees them play Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal during the run-in.
Everton sit just one point above the drop zone following Wednesday's defeat to Burnley
It has been a disastrous season for the club with strong fan unrest and is a culmination of mismanagement over recent few years.