Everton showed glimpses of returning to their best form in the 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round replay triumph over Oldham.
David Moyes' side closed February with a victory having endured four winless matches in all competitions, including a dramatic 2-2 draw with their League One opponents which made the Merseyside return necessary.
Everton 3-1 Oldham
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(01 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton keeper Tim Howard makes a save under pressure from Oldham attackers during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Goodison park is lit up with a message before the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Leighton Baines of Everton celebrates with Nikica Jelavic after scoring the second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Leighton Baines of Everton celebrates with Leon Osman and team mates after scoring the second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(05 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Leighton Baines of Everton celebrates with Leon Osman and team mates after scoring the second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Leon Osman of Everton is tackled by James Tarkowski of Oldham Athletic during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(07 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Nikica Jelavic of Everton is fouled by James Tarkowski of Oldham Athletic for a penalty kick during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: David Moyes the manager of Everton looks on during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman (left) scores the third Everton goal past Oldham keeper Dean Bouzanis during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(10 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman (21) scores the third Everton goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman (left) scores the third Everton goal past Oldham keeper Dean Bouzanis during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Phil Jagielka (l) is challenged by Oldham player Lee Barnard during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Dean Bouzanis of Oldham Athletic is beaten by Kevin Mirallas of Everton (not pictured) for the opening goal during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(14 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Jean Yves Mvoto of Oldham Athletic holds off a challenge from Nikica Jelavic of Everton during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Jean Yves Mvoto of Oldham Athletic holds off a challenge from Nikica Jelavic of Everton during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Dean Bouzanis of Oldham Athletic is beaten by Kevin Mirallas of Everton (not pictured) for the opening goal during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(17 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton keeper Tim Howard is challenged by Oldham player James Tarkowski (c) during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Steven Pienaar in action during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman (r) is challenged by Oldham player Jose Baxter during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton manager David Moyes (l) and Oldham manager Tony Philliskirk react during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(21 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Oldham player Jose Baxter curls a shot against the woodwork during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Oldham fan holds a replica FA Cup in the crowd before before the start of the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Leighton Baines of Everton scores the second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Oldham Athletic - FA Cup Fifth Round Replay(24 of43)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton keeper Tim Howard is challenged by Oldham player James Tarkowski (c) during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman celebrates after scoring the third Everton goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham players including English defender Jonathan Grounds (L), English striker Jose Baxter (C) and English defender James Tarkowski (R) applaud the supporters after the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. Everton won 3-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham's English defender Jonathan Grounds (L) and English midfielder Lee Croft (R) applaud the supporters after the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. Everton won 3-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Matt Smith of Oldham Athletic celebrates after scoring his goal during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Matt Smith of Oldham Athletic scores his goal during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Oldham keeper Dean Bouzanis in action during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Oldham player Lee Barnard in action during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham Athletic's Matt Smith (R) celebrates scoring during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham Athletic's Matt Smith (R) celebrates scoring during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English defender Phil Neville (R) shakes hands with Oldham Athletic's Australian goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis (L) after the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. Everton won 3-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's US goalkeeper Tim Howard (2R) clears the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham Athletic fan Manchester United's English midfielder Paul Scholes (C) watches from a private box during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham Athletic's Liam Jacob (R) runs with the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar runs with the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Everton player Leon Osman (l) is challenged by Oldham player Jose Baxter during the FA Cup Fifth Round Replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's Belgian striker Kevin Mirallas celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English defender Leighton Baines (front) clears the ball away from Oldham Athletic's Jordan Obita (back) during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Mirallas of Everton scores the opening goal during the FA Cup fifth round replay match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park on February 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Oldham Athletic's Jordan Obita (L) closes in on Everton's Irish defender Seamas Coleman (R) during the English FA Cup fifth round replay football match between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England on February 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Goals from recalled forward Kevin Mirallas and Leon Osman came either side of a Leighton Baines penalty and, although Latics' FA Cup goal hero Matt Smith climbed off the bench to power home another towering header, the Toffees' secured a home quarter-final tie against Wigan in relative comfort.
Injuries have lent a stop-start feel to Mirallas' debut season in English football, but he got the nod ahead of Steven Naismith to face Oldham and responded with a well-taken finish from Darron Gibson's measured 15th-minute cross - a first Everton goal since September's 3-0 Barclays Premier League win at Swansea.