Everton boss David Moyes was delighted with his side's 'fabulous performance' against Manchester City.
The Toffees were forced to play without a single recognised striker, with Tim Cahill acting as a solo attacker for the visitors.
Despite their lack of presence up front, Everton dominated for most of the game and clinched all three points in the dying minutes through a late Cahill header.
Quick to praise his depleted but determined squad, Moyes admitted his delight in clinching three points late on after being on the opposite end of a dramatic finish against Aston Villa last week.
"I thought it was a fabulous performance and result. If ever a team and its character was going to be judged it was today after the defeat (by Villa)," said Moyes.
"It would have very easy to get down but they bounced backed immediately. Those players played well and in the end deserved the victory."
Victor Anichebe failed a late fitness test on Saturday leaving Moyes short of attacking options.
Cahill was forced to play in a number of positions throughout the game which Moyes concedes was the only option with so many injuries to contend with.
"At times it was 4-4-2, at times it was 4-5-1, at times it was 4-6-0. So there you go, work that out," he added.
"I have always said Tim can play up front and he scored with a great header, which he has been threatening to do for a month or so.
"As for Leon Osman, he had a fitness test and should not have played today. But we have a group who always want to play.
"They play when they are injured and play out of position. They get on with it and it is great when you have a group like that."
Still pressing for Europe this term, Moyes conceded that, despite an impressive away record, Everton still have a lot of work to do at home if they are to maintain their challenge.
"We have been a little bit unfortunate at home," he added.
"But winning away gives us a chance. If we can put it right at Goodison, we can still have a good season."
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