The last time Everton were in such a promising position at this stage of the season they achieved their highest ever points total in the Premier League.
Carlo Ancelotti's side took their tally to 29 points after 15 matches played following their ninth league win at Sheffield United on Boxing Day.
Excitement is building on the blue half of Merseyside following decades in the abyss while city rivals Liverpool have triumphed.
Belgium boss and ex-Everton manager Roberto Martinez sat down with Sportsmail over Zoom
The Toffees are, in fact, one point better off than at the same point of that record-breaking 2013-14 campaign.