With their heads now above water, Everton seek a third successive Premier League victory when Chelsea make the trek to Goodison Park for Sunday's intriguing contest.
Sean Dyche's side cruised past Newcastle United 3-0 on Thursday evening, one day after the Blues' inconsistency continued in a 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
McNeil's 79th-minute opener sparked a late goalscoring frenzy for the Toffees, who enjoyed the sweet taste of a three-goal victory as Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto also put their names in flashing lights at Goodison Park, where Dyche's team continued to shine in the face of adversity.
While the anger from their 10-point deduction remains prevalent, Everton have remarkably lifted themselves over the relegation line into 17th place, although they remain at risk of being caught by both Luton Town and Burnley should results not go their way this weekend.
However, results have traditionally gone Everton's way for the past several weeks, as the Toffees' winter revival has seen them win five, draw one and lose one of their last seven matches in all competitions, only failing to earn any points against Man United in that time.
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