If it was not for a banana-skin-moment against Newcastle United, Carlo Ancelotti would be seeking his fourth win in as many home matches for Everton.
The Italian guided the Toffees to the club's first comeback victory in the Premier League for over two years last weekend and believes his side can continue to improve ahead of their match against Crystal Palace.
Ancelotti said: "I am experienced in this world. Normally when you change a manager, there is a reaction from the players.
"They have reacted well in my opinion. From the first day, the football is better.
"We can improve again."
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has spoken of his admiration for the former AC Milan boss.
Hodgson said: "Carlo has done very well since he came into the club, players are full of confidence that good results bring with it. It’s always a difficult game at Goodison Park but we’re ready for that.
"I regard him as a friend and I know him from the days of working in the national team. It was a clever appointment, someone with his experience and talent will succeed wherever he goes.
"They have been rewarded with that by the way the players have responded to him."
When and where?
The match will be played at Goodison Park on Saturday February 8.
What time is kick off?
Kick off is at 12:30pm.
Is it on TV?
Yes it will be on BT Sport 1 from 12pm.
What are the odds?
The Pools have the following odds available:
Team news
Palace loanee Cenk Tosun is ineligible to face his parent club while Martin Kelly misses out because of a calf injury.
Everton midfielder Fabian Delph will serve his one-match ban this weekend after he was sent off at Watford last weekend.
Midfielder Andre Gomes could feature later this month after recovering swiftly from a serious ankle injury.
