Everton (14 points) are up to 15th after snapping a five-game winless run and would very much like to join the madness of mid-table (7 sides separated by 2 points, from 7th to 13th) rather than spend another year fighting relegation.

Everton host Wolverhampton Wanderers in a crucial match for their survival hopes. The Toffees have a tough run of games ahead and need a result to separate themselves from the relegation zone.

Beleaguered Wolves boss Gary O’Neil pledged to fight on after a 4-0 thrashing at Everton that left travelling fans demanding his sacking. O’Neil admitted his side had failed to compete with the Merseyside club as they conceded four goals for the second successive game and four or more for the fourth time in the Premier League this season.

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil, speaking after the 4-0 loss at Everton: "Whatever the fans think of me, there is definitely nobody working harder than me and I will continue to do so until someone tells me not to.

Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil insists he is happy to look fans in the face and take the criticism which comes his way after his team were jeered off after losing 4-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. It was the fourth time this season they had conceded four or more and the performance showed why they have the Premier League’s worst defence.