Everton's latest Premier League performance provided the necessary evidence to suggest Sean Dyche's side are more than capable of remaining in the division.
A spirited showing at Stamford Bridge saw the Blues twice come from behind to earn a share of the spoils at Chelsea, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ellis Simms on the scoresheet for the visitors.
With an international break now on the agenda, Dyche will have time on his hands to mull over training methods and how the club approach their final 10 league fixtures of the season.
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A tough run of fixtures awaits the Blues upon their return to action, as highlighted below...
April 3 - Tottenham Hotspur (H)
First up after the break is Tottenham Hotspur, who are involved in a Premier League battle of their own. Indeed, the Lilywhites are in the hunt for a Champions League spot, though are doing little to help their cause after throwing away a two-goal lead against Southampton on Saturday afternoon to draw 3-3.
Squad morale may well be low heading into the match after Antonio Conte's furious rant directed at his own players and the mentality of the club after the game on the South Coast.
April 8 - Manchester United (A)
Erik ten Hag's side have been in fine form in recent months, a 7-0 defeat at Liverpool aside, and are looking good value to secure third place in the Premier League. United have not lost a fixture at Old Trafford since suffering a 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad back in September and have discovered a ruthless streak courtesy of Marcus Rashford.
April 15 - Fulham (H)
Former Everton boss Marco Silva has proven many people wrong this term, with Fulham currently above Chelsea in the table and in the top half. Tipped for relegation by most, the Cottagers have exceeded all expectations and benefitted from some astute transfer business. Joao Palhinha, an arrival in midfield from Sporting Lisbon, has been the pick of the bunch.
April 22 - Crystal Palace (A)
The Eagles are likely to have a new permanent manager by the time this fixture comes around. Crystal Palace parted company with Patrick Vieira on Friday and placed Paddy McCarthy in temporary charge of the team. A 4-1 defeat at Arsenal this afternoon was to be expected, but Everton will have to be wary of the inevitable new manager bounce.
April 27 - Newcastle (H)
The fixture that last season sparked Everton's bid to beat the drop. Everton ended a run of just one league win in 11 outings to beat Newcastle thanks to Alex Iwobi's 99th-minute winner. The Magpies are a much stronger side this season, though, and are likely to ask more questions of the Blues on this occasion.
May 1 - Leicester (A)
Fellow struggles Leicester are in desperate need of results and will view this fixture as a game that cannot afford to lose. Everton will have fond memories of their previous trip to the King Power Stadium last May, having earned a vital 2-1 victory, and will be eager to produce a similar display this time around.
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