Everton turn their attention to the FA Cup when they travel to Crystal Palace in the third round on Thursday (20.00 GMT).
The Toffees have slipped back into the mix of a Premier League dogfight, which has been caused by a 10-point deduction for being guilty of breaching financial rules. Everton did win four successive games to move seven points clear of the drop zone. However, three successive losses against Tottenham, Manchester City and Wolves - coupled with Luton Town picking up points - means Sean Dyche's side are now only a point adrift of the bottom three.
Injuries and fatigue on a small squad have taken their toll. However, the Blues will still want to go as far as possible in the FA Cup as it approaches 30 years since the club last won silverware.
Palace head into the clash on the back of a 3-1 win over Brentford, although pressure has been on manager Roy Hodgson. When the two sides met in the Premier League at Selhurst Park in November, Everton earned a pulsating 3-2 win courtesy of Idrissa Gana Gueye's late strike.
Another close battle could be in store. The Toffees and the Eagles have injury problems and concerns ahead of the tie. Here's a look at the situation for both.
9. Bertrand Traore - out
The midfielder is representing Burkina Faso at AFCON. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Pau Torres - doubt
The defender missed Villa's FA Cup win at Middlesbrough although Unai Emery is hopeful Torres can feature at Goodison. | Getty Images
11. Youri Tielemans - doubt
The midfielder has missed Villa's previous six games. | Getty Images
12. Robin Olsen - out
The former Everton keeper hasn't been involved in Villa's past eight games. | Getty Images