Ronald Koeman endured a disappointing return to Southampton as Everton took their knack for starting slowly to new depths, conceding the only goal in this 1-0 defeat after just 41 seconds.
The visitors offered a dismal response to their early concession, registering their first and only shot on target in the 93rd minute. It is a damming indictment on this Everton team that neither a 5-0 defeat to Chelsea nor conceding in the opening minute here could provoke a meaningful reaction from the players.
Positives
The number of positives to cling to grow scarcer with each poor result and performance but it is a slight comfort that three defeats in the past five matches and only one win in eight have not completely ruined the season -- at least not yet.