EVERTON’S win against Arsenal last week brought fans some much-needed hope, but if the club are to remain on a positive footing, what came before that needs to remain at the forefront of the minds of those making the decisions.

Demarai Gray’s sensational strike in added time to secure that victory produced a memorable moment for Evertonians in what has been a difficult season.

Gray takes the headlines, and deservedly so, but the sight of Allan, Richarlison, Abdoulaye Doucoure and others out on their feet come the end of those ninety-plus minutes at Goodison Park, showed how much the whole team had put into a game which felt huge in terms of Everton’s season and potentially for the club’s whole outlook.