This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
Everton's 3-1 win over Chelsea and 1-1 draw at Manchester United have given the team a much-needed boost after Marco Silva's sacking earlier this month.
However, the team suffered their first defeat under Ferguson's temporary stint in the League Cup quarter-final against Leicester City on penalties.
Despite British media reports that Carlo Ancelotti was set to take over at Goodison Park, Everton confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Ferguson would remain caretaker manager for at least another game.
Everton's decision to stick with Ferguson comes as the team has climbed to safety in 16th place with 18 points, three points above the drop zone.
Italian coach Ancelotti has had a stellar coaching career, including trophy-laden spells at AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris St Germain, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.
