Everton's nine-match unbeaten Premier League run is impressive enough. But when you consider that it has been achieved without some key players, then all credit must go to David Moyes and his injury-hit squad.
The Blues will return to action on Wednesday, April 2 when they travel to table-topping neighbours Liverpool for the final Merseyside derby of the season.
They will do so after opening up a huge 17-point gap on the relegation places. When Moyes returned to the club, Everton sat just two points above the bottom three.
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Their form has been little short of miraculous.
However, a testing April awaits. After the trip to Anfield, the Blues will face second-placed Arsenal, third-placed Nottingham Forest, fifth-placed Manchester City and fourth-placed Chelsea before a tough month is out.
But by the end of April, Moyes could be boosted by the return of first-choice wingers Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil and first-choice centre-forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Of those three, McNeil looks closest to being back after reportedly returning to light training this week.
So, when the triO are available, what does Moyes' strongest XI look like? Our writers have their say...
Joe Thomas
I think Moyes has built a pretty good defensive unit. It was already solid under Sean Dyche, but under him it was also the starting point for the attacking woes the team struggled with. Putting Jake O'Brien at right back has been a quirky but successful solution. While he will eventually return to centre back, for the time being he is operating well on the right and with every game - and every training session overseen by Leighton Baines - he is posing more of an attacking threat. Not only has O'Brien grabbed two important goals since his introduction to the team, he is increasingly getting forward and putting balls into the box. The back five, therefore, largely speaks for itself.
In the middle, Idrissa Gueye has been one of Everton's best performers under Moyes. Despite his advancing years I see no reason to mess around with the Senegal international - his presence would be more than useful next season. Who sits alongside him is the biggest question for me. James Garner and Abdoulaye Doucoure are both competent performers there, the latter coming into my thinking because I think the attacking talent in a full-strength side means he would need to be considered further back.
I think Garner just about wins this one for me. I want to see more through balls like the gorgeous one he played to Beto against Leicester City and I want him to start grabbing the initiative in games - I want him to show he can be a big part of next season's plans rather than a utility player. So he gets that chance.
Out wide, I would start Iliman Ndiaye on the left and Jesper Lindstrom on the right. Ndiaye has been a highlight of the season and while I think he could do a good job in the middle, I want Carlos Alcaraz there and Ndiaye did look good on the left with Moyes before his injury. Lindstrom wins me over on the right because he has formed a good relationship with O'Brien and I am hoping there is more to come from him - I think Jack Harrison is best on the left, by the way.
That means Dwight McNeil is absent, which is a bit controversial. His set piece delivery is desperately needed, so I have toyed with the idea of starting him on the left, moving Ndiaye into the middle and pushing Alcaraz up top, but I think Everton need that frontman. That player, for me, is Beto. I like the look of Armando Broja but the rest of this season needs to be about working out what to do moving forward. Beto is under contract next season so a decision needs to be made on where he fits in - if he does fit in, of course. We saw him at his best in February and his composure in front of goal, willingness to battle and the chaos he causes all offers optimism. We need to find out which Beto is the one Moyes is most likely to get though - the ruthless finisher we saw against Leicester and Liverpool or the one who missed big chances against Brentford and Wolves. That question needs to be answered and it is only resolved with him getting more chances.
My team (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, O'Brien; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Lindstrom; Beto
Matt Jones
The big dilemma is around Dwight McNeil.
The winger was such a key player under Sean Dyche, primarily because of his set-piece delivery. In terms of open play, his best form for the Blues has come playing off the left flank though, bar a brief spell playing behind the striker earlier this season.
It's not enough to dislodge a fully fit Iliman Ndiaye though. In recent weeks, the Senegal international's absence has really been felt - his technical flair and goalscoring prowess makes him one of the first names on the team sheet.
So does McNeil fit in? Assuming one of Carlos Alcaraz or Abdoulaye Doucoure starts behind the striker, the only other natural spot for the winger is on the right flank. However, in an Everton shirt he's really struggled to make an impact from that position.
Still, at a time in the campaign when Everton's safety is secured, it's worth giving it a go isn't it?
After all, both Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom have failed to make the position their own in recent weeks. And they're both on loan. A run in that role for McNeil could better acclimatise him to the position and in turn set him up for next season. Having him on the pitch for set pieces is also a potential game changer.
That role aside, it doesn't feel like there are many big talking points. Orel Mangala and Dominic Calvert-Lewin could potentially make a case for playing in midfield and up front respectfully. That would be harsh on James Garner and Beto though.
My team (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Alcaraz, Ndiaye; Beto.
Paul Wheelock
David Moyes' goalkeeper and back-four picks itself: Jordan Pickford with the revelation that is Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalli Mykolenko in front of the England No.1.
Then it gets interesting.
Idrissa Gueye certainly starts in midfield. But every other position in the team is up for grabs.
James Garner would probably get the nod to partner Gueye given Orel Mangala will not be back this season but Tim Iroegbunam must be getting closer to a start given his impressive performances off the bench. And then there is the question over Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The Mali international still remains an important player for the Blues but there are certain games when Carlos Alcaraz must start over him in the No.10 role.
And I'd flank the Flamengo loanee by the returning Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil.
Up front? I'll be honest, my preference would still be Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who would thrive in a Moyes team that is much more on the front foot than the one fielded by Sean Dyche. The amount of chances Calvert-Lewin had before his unfortunate injury was testament to that.
But Beto deserves to keep his place.
My team (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Alcaraz, Ndiaye; Beto.
