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After the thrill of an injury-time winner against Newcastle United, it was a return to form for Everton on Sunday in what has become a miserable season.

Hopes of an FA Cup semi-final Wembley appearance were dashed in ruthless fashion by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with the Eagles firing four goals without reply.

Manager Frank Lampard was in no mood to sugar coat his side's display, but with the Blues needing to ramp up their performance levels in order to secure their Premier League safety, has the Blues boss taken the right steer to motivate his players?

Chris Sutton believes not. And the thoughts of the former Blackburn Rovers and Celtic striker kick-off our round-up of what is happening Everton-wise in the national media today.

Chris Sutton believes that Frank Lampard may live to regret criticising his players after their morale-sapping defeat to Crystal Palace, reports the BBC. Lampard pulled no punches in his post-match press conference, questioning his team.

The former forward turned pundit has been speaking about the plight of the Blues on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Sutton said: "He has to take responsibility, he's the manager. The team are in an absolute mess but his language was extremely strong, questioning the side's