The qualities absent in defeat at Tottenham must return as Everton search for home comforts against West Brom on Saturday. While away form has fluctuated, the Blues have won their last four home league games and scored 15 goals in the process. Manager Ronald Koeman has seen his team lose just once at Goodison Park in the league this season.
A sold-out home crowd will expect a reaction from Koeman and his players after the 3-2 loss at White Hart Lane. The manner of the defeat disappointed most as Everton missed an opportunity to underline recent progress. There was none of the confidence or ambition expected of a team beginning the match on a nine-match unbeaten streak.