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Southampton 1-0 Everton: Koeman's men fall flat on Dutchman's St Mary's return

Nov 27, 2016 1:25:16 PM

The Dutchman spent two years in charge on the south coast before making the move to Goodison Park but his team were unable to gain anything from the game

Everton's poor run of form in the Premier League continued as a single Charlie Austin strike made the difference for Southampton on Ronald Koeman's return to St Mary's on Sunday.

Koeman's men had won just one of their last seven league games heading into the encounter and the Dutchman was desperate to get back to winning ways against his former club.

But Koeman a miserable start to his afternoon as he was given a hostile welcome by the Saints fans before Austin dealt his old boss a major blow with the opener within the opening minute.