Everton vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
Follow live coverage as Everton face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Southampton
So far, Everton have had 58% possession compared to Southampton's 42%. They've had a fast start with five shots and two on target, yet the fans want more as Southampton could counter.
Everton vs Southampton
Everton are enjoying a fine spell on the ball. Southampton are happy to press when they can, but the Toffees are starting to look comfortable.
Everton vs Southampton
Ndiaye jinks forward and plays in Beto inside the left of the box. The striker goes across goal, and Aribo puts it behind. The resulting corner from the right finds Branthwaite, but he can only head into the side netting.
Everton vs Southampton
Southampton are enjoying some steady possession. Everton are happy for them to keep the ball in non-dangerous areas. When Dibling chases a ball on the attack, though, Branthwaite does well to get over and stop the move.
Everton vs Southampton
There was a brief moment of concern for Coleman. He signalled to the bench earlier, and Young was sent to warm up. However, he looks ok for now.
Everton vs Southampton
Intriguingly, Everton have never lost a Premier League game when Iliman Ndiaye has scored (W4 D3).
Everton vs Southampton
Coleman looks to hook a ball over the top for Beto to chase, yet Ramsdale claims again. The Guinea-Bissau forward may have been offside too.
Everton vs Southampton
O'Brien spreads the ball out to McNeil as Everton search for another. However, the winger's cross is claimed by Ramsdale. In the next phase, Doucoure can't keep the ball under control, and the visitors build out before Garner tracks back well.
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