Everton and West Ham started the day level on points near the bottom of the Premier League, but the mood has been dramatically altered around both clubs after the Toffees' 1-0 win.
Neal Maupay scored the only goal to give Everton their first win of the season and keep the Hammers in the bottom three.
Frank Lampard replaced Rafael Benitez as manager last season with Everton in a relegation battle - and eventually kept them up.
There was a feeling this season would be better, but it has taken them until 18 September to win a league game, although they are now five games unbeaten after four consecutive draws.