Fulham boss Marco Silva insists victory over Everton had nothing about proving a point.
Silva spent just under two years out of the game following his dismissal from Everton before returning to management with Fulham at the start of last season.
Silva now has the Cottagers competing for Europe as Everton battle against the drop.
But he says: "I don't need one football match to prove nothing to no one.
"I have to keep proving myself to my staff, my players and for Fulham Football Club. I am really pleased with the three points.
"It was important because we came from a bad spell, and it is always good. I am even more pleased for the second-half. Not just because we won, but the way we did it.
"I understand your question, but for me, it is not one game that will change. I don't need to prove anything in one football match."