After the thrill of an injury-time winner against Newcastle United, it was a return to form for Everton on Sunday in what has become a miserable season.
Hopes of an FA Cup semi-final Wembley appearance were dashed in ruthless fashion by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with the Eagles firing four goals without reply.
Manager Frank Lampard was in no mood to sugar coat his side's display, but with the Blues needing to ramp up their performance levels in order to secure their Premier League safety, has the Blues boss taken the right steer to motivate his players?
