Everton players must follow Frank Lampard relegation rule even if fans cannot

It's amazing how much the mood around Everton can fluctuate in the space of just 24 hours. And, nothing epitomises that more than the feeling which surrounded this weekend's matches.

Social media was not a positive place for Blues fans in the immediate aftermath of Burnley's comeback against Watford. Hope of the Clarets potentially dropping a crucial few points in this nerve-wracking battle were quickly dashed by two goals in the space of three second half minutes very late in the game.

That left a gap of five points between Everton and potential safety heading into their own vital game against Chelsea this weekend. Before Leeds' resounding defeat to Man City later on Saturday, many couldn't help like feeling they had been punched in the gut.

Nothing had essentially changed in the real situation for Frank Lampard's squad, however. Considering they had games in hand on both sides above them, it's still "in their hands" as they say - right?

Fast-forward to the next day and suddenly the mood around Goodison Park was on the up once again. The fans had banded together in incredible fashion to welcome their players, the squad had responded with a victory, and a random crowd-surfing dog was being hailed as a hero.

So, just a normal 24 hours on Everton Twitter, then.

But, Lampard himself was asked about his side being the masters of their own destiny in the immediate aftermath of what could have proven to be one of the most important victories of the season. And his answer showed an interesting insight into the way he wants his side to approach the remaining matches of the term.

The Blues manager responded: "I don't know what is 'in your hands' or not around the bottom of the table. If it's Liverpool or Man City you're probably