Everton’s FA cup run came to an emphatic end against Crystal Palace on Sunday as the Blues fell to a 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park.
Frank Lampard selected a strong team as Everton looked to book their place in a Wembley semi-final but ultimately crumbled when faced with Patrick Vieira’s side. Two goals for the Eagles in each half resulted in a miserable afternoon for Evertonians .
The defeat now means that the welcome distraction from Everton ’s perilous league position has now disappeared, with the Toffees now fully focused on retaining their Premier League status.