One the other hand, they weren’t exactly outplayed - despite the visiting team’s absolute dominance in possession - and created the more dangerous moments themselves, even if they were not able to capitalize.

McCarthy Shines in Shootout as Southampton Oust Everton in Carabao CupIn an enthralling penalty shootout at Goodison Park, Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy turned hero, blocking Ashley Young’s

Why does Sean Dyche persist with reliance on breakaways? Why take off your centre-forward to bring on Ashley Young when you are not defending a lead? No shape or substance and it made Southampton look like the home side.

Unlike the Bournemouth game Everton only have to wait three days for their next match. A win against Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday will help lift the mood ahead of what looks a crucial game at Leicester next weekend.

Everton - Big changes from Sean Dyche! Armstrong and Mangala is a new-look midfield, while O’Brien gets a start, but it’s next to Keane. McNeil meanwhile will play left back now while Dixon gets the start on the other flank. Lindstrom and Ndiaye both start with Beto getting the nod upfront. It’s certainly.. different.

Everton suffered another blow in their troubled start to the season as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by fellow Premier League strugglers Southampton following a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

Everton player ratings from the penalty shootout loss against Southampton in the Carabao Cup third round at Goodison Park.

Everton’s season just continues to get worse after a miserable penalty shootout defeat to Southampton - the last ever League Cup match at Goodison Park. Ashley Young was the player to miss, with the Saints winning 6-5 to reach the fourth round.