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.
Everton created a number of chances to level, but Idrissa Gueye in particular wasted a fine opportunity as Southampton held on for a narrow, yet deserved, win
The Goodison Park side remain seventh in the table following this weekend's result with 19 points from 13 games, but their hopes of finishing in the top four to qualify for Champions League football continue to fade, with fourth-placed Arsenal nine points clear.
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