Everton's players put their bodies on the line in a battling display that earned a deserved point just when their manager needed it.
As the Blues slumped to disappointing defeats either side of the World Cup break the threat of relegation has cast an unnerving shadow over the festive season. That fear is not removed by a draw at Premier League champions Manchester City.
But against the odds Everton 's season received a massive boost heading into the new year as Lampard's players repaid his backing with a display that rattled one of the best sides in the world. They did so with the help of an incredible away support that once again proved crucial in Everton's time of need.
