Everton boss David Moyes admits having Nikica Jelavic on the end of their chances is a huge plus.
Since he arrived on Merseyside, Moyes has seen his club's fortunes transform.
"We know if we get the ball in the box often enough he is a good finisher and gets in good positions," said Moyes, who takes his side to Wigan today - where Jelavic made his Everton debut. "You look at him in the box and you almost think 'boy oh boy, he's taken a magic pill'. He comes alive in the area.
"He has given us a sense that there is someone there who can really score. The question we were wondering about with Jelavic was how would he be in this second season? Last season was great for him but my worry was could he do it again? But he has started fine.
"He has got a few goals and we need him. I do think that with (Kevin) Mirallas and Jelavic, you are seeing Everton with a greater scoring threat than we have ever had. It is making a huge difference. In the past we have had to stick in there and nick a goal. Now you are expecting Everton to score."