If the FA Cup was supposed to afford Everton a momentary welcome break from their Premier League struggles then Crystal Palace were not the opponent to provide it.
The Blues' hopes of making it through the semi-finals were emphatically taken away by the clinical Eagles, who inflicted a sorry 4-0 defeat on Frank Lampard's side at Selhurst Park.
There will be no date at Wembley for Everton, who must now turn their attentions back to ensuring their survival in the top flight once matches restart after the international break.
