Everton turn their attention to a clash against newly-promoted Southampton this weekend after a late Beto header saw the Toffees salvage a draw against Fulham last weekend.
The Blues, despite snatching a draw, struggled to really get into the game against Fulham and will be hoping for a better performance this weekend.
Southampton have endured a rough return to the Premier League so far this season, failing to pick up their first win back in the top-flight after they were promoted through the play-offs last season.
The Saints were most recently defeated 1-0 by champions Man City in what was actually a decent performance from Southampton, however the champions' quality prevailed.
When these sides last met back in January 2023, a James Ward-Prowse brace meant that Everton were defeated on that day but, in the reverse fixture that season, Dwight McNeil scored the winner in a 2-1 win for the Toffees at St Mary's.
Sean Dyche's men are undefeated against the newly-promoted teams this season and he will be hoping his side can pile more misery on Southampton this Saturday.
Team News
Southampton:
Ryan Fraser may miss Saturday's clash after coming off early mid-week in Southampton's 3-2 Carabao Cup win against Stoke City, Russell Martin confirmed he will be assessed ahead of the game.
Fraser, if passed fit, will be available to play his first game since he was sent off against Leicester two weeks ago having now served his one match ban.
Flynn Downes came off early against Man City last Saturday, however it is not anything serious.
Gavin Bazunu, Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart will all continue their recovery from their respective injuries meaning they will miss this game.
Meanwhile it is thought that Juan Larios will also miss this weekend's action through a knock.
Everton:
Dwight McNeil, who has arguably been Everton's best player this season, has a chance of being available against Southampton after limping off against Fulham.
McNeil has six goal contributions in nine games so far this season and would be a huge loss for the Toffees.
Sean Dyche has confirmed that James Garner will face a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury against Newcastle just before the international break with the Everton boss confirming he will be out for a few weeks.
Armando Broja is nearing a return to the first team after Sean Dyche mentioned in his press conference that he will be stepping up his recovery over the next week.
Tim Iroegbunam and Youssef Chermiti are still out with injury though, as they both continue their respective recovery.
Likely Lineups
Southampton: Ramsdale, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Lallana, Dibling, Fernandes, Archer
Everton: Pickford, Young, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Doucoure, Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin
Key Players
Southampton - Tyler Dibling
It has been a great breakout season for Tyler Dibling this season, with the 18-year-old making his first league appearances for Southampton this season.
He scored his first goal for the Saints in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich back in September and whilst he has failed to get any other goal contributions - he has been a truly bright spark in Southampton's dull start to the season.
A tricky winger who has a constant eagerness to take on his man, Dibling is very skillful and direct which has led to him becoming a mainstay in Russell Martin's side.
The Southampton academy graduate draws 1.9 fouls a game whilst also averaging 0.8 key passes and 1.3 dribbles.
If Southampton are to really threaten Everton on Saturday, then you can rest assured that Dibling will be influential in doing so.
Everton - Idrissa Gana Gueye
Usually one of Everton's more underrated performers, Idrissa Gana Gueye has gone under the radar due to his low attacking output and the simplicity of his role.
Against a side like Southampton who love to dominate the ball, Gueye could be vital if Everton are to win on Saturday due to his fantastic ability to win the ball back so that the Toffees can start counter-attacks.
The 35-year-old is one of Everton's most consistent performers, rarely putting a foot wrong, and who knows? We may see one of his long-shots end up in the back of the net like he loves to do sometimes.
Gueye averages 2.8 tackles per 90 whilst also averaging 1.3 interceptions, he is still such a reliable midfield destroyer for the Toffees.
Dyche will be looking to Gueye to break up Southampton's patterns of play so that Everton can hit them on the counter which you can imagine will be the Toffees gameplan.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
As previously mentioned, the game will be played at Southampton's home ground St Mary's.
What time is kickoff?
It is a classic Saturday 3pm kickoff for Everton this time, as is the case for four other Premier League games on Saturday.
How can I watch it?
This game will only be able to be watched live in person due to the 3pm blackout rule across England. Highlights will be available on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel soon after the final whistle.
