What Sean Dyche found 'funny' at Everton press conference as inspiration behind Burnley win clear

Everton grabbed a much-needed win under the sunshine at Goodison Park yesterday ahead of a pivotal week for the club.

With the potential for a second points deduction looming, and Luton Town picking up their own important victory, the three points against Burnley were crucial. They may not have stretched the advantage to the bottom three but they did land a knockout blow to Burnley’s hopes of survival.

It was neither pretty nor easy, but the 1-0 victory helped Everton’s plight. And here are a few key moments beyond the headlines from their first league win of the calendar year.

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Gwladys Street does what it does best

As this match hit the hour mark there was a sense the second half was beginning to drift in the same manner the first 45 did before the stoppage-time goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin. That opening half had lacked intensity despite the importance of the game and, when Burnley had a spell of attacking momentum before the break, it was clear the home stands were starting to grow anxious. This came after an incredible effort by supporter group the 1878s to create an imposing atmosphere to back their players and provide inspiration in much the same way they have at key points over recent seasons. Around 250 flags were laid out on seats at the start and, while the high winds led to some of the larger ones having to be taken down due to safety reasons, the Gwladys Street looked resplendent in the sunshine as the players came out.

Fans have seen too much of Everton this season not to fear the worst and, as their side struggled to build on their lead in the