David Moyes has admitted Everton were bracing themselves for a setback after confirming Jack Grealish was likely to miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his foot that needs surgery.
Thierno Barry rescued a point for Everton as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday night.
David Moyes has said the return of key players helped Everton regain control as they fought back to draw 1-1 with Leeds United at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Monday.
David Moyes praised Everton's resilience and character after a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League win away to Aston Villa, describing the result as one of those "magic moments" that define the club.
Aston Villa's formidable home run came to a jarring halt as Everton claimed a deserved 1-0 victory at Villa Park, dealing a blow to the hosts' hopes of keeping pace with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Robin Roefs was the hero as Sunderland ended Everton's FA Cup campaign, saving three penalties in a shootout at Hill Dickinson Stadium to send the Black Cats into the fourth round.