Everton, who had struggled to score goals in the Premier League since Boxing Day, defeated injury-plagued Tottenham 3-2 at Goodison Park in a dominant first half performance that increased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou.
In David Moyes' second game back as manager, Everton delivered a performance reminiscent of their successful spell in the late 2000s, securing their fourth win of the season.
The home team, full of energy and aggression, established a 3-0 lead at half-time, a feat they hadn't accomplished at Goodison Park for nearly eight years.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his 17-match goal drought, Iliman Ndiaye netted his first home league goal, and Archie Gray unfortunately scored an own goal, contributing to Everton's victory.
The win lifted Everton four points clear of the relegation zone and closed the gap to only four points behind 15th-placed Tottenham, who put on a disappointing display in the first half despite missing key players.
Postecoglou, dealing with multiple injuries, now faces scrutiny over his management of the struggling squad.
Tottenham, who had more quality in their squad, including Son Heung-min and James Maddison, were unable to match Everton's determination and character.
Jesper Lindstrom's impactful performance set the tone for Everton, with early chances testing Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
Calvert-Lewin and Ndiaye capitalized on defensive errors by Tottenham, while Gray's own goal compounded their first-half woes.
Despite Tottenham's efforts to rally in the second half, culminating in a goal by Dejan Kulusevki, Everton held on to secure the win.
Moyes celebrated his first Everton victory in over a decade, providing a significant boost to their hopes of avoiding relegation.