Houllier said: "This victory came at the right time, bbecause we attended the Hillsborough Memorial service midweek. I dedicate this win to the families who lost loved ones at Hillsborough.
"I said to the players before this game take it as a challenge and a chance to prove yourselves, bring some success for the club and win it for the fans. This was a massive win.
"I must pay credit to Salif Diao who is not a right back. He had to come on and we had no choice but to play him at right back and he did a great job. You can play Jamie Carragher anywhere and he does a great job for you.
"We are so pleased with this win as Everton are a great side. This is a massive win for the club and the fans."
