"I'm bitterly disappointed and angry" were the first words out of Everton manager Sam Allardyce's mouth as he reflected on a humbling 5-1 defeat to Arsenal last Saturday.
In the latest sorry episode in the Toffees' spluttering season, the Blues' long suffering fans were once more the witnesses to a pathetic, mistake-riddled display from the players whose wages they help contribute towards.
Out of Europe, no chance of ending their wait for silverware after early exits from both domestic cup competitions and sitting 10th in the Premier League, the 2017/18 campaign is seemingly a write off for Everton.