Everton win at Goodison as Richarlison sinks Southampton

Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - March 1, 2021 Everton's Jordan Pickford in action Pool via REUTERS

Richarlison’s early goal for Everton secured a 1-0 Premier League win over ailing Southampton on Monday to compound the woes for the visitors who have taken one point from the last 27 available.

Seventh-placed Everton are now level with Liverpool on 43 points with a game in hand and still very much in the hunt for the European places, while Southampton remain in 14th spot, seven points above the relegation zone.

March 1, 2021 Everton's Michael Keane celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates before it is disallowed [ REUTERS]

In a game of few chances it was Everton who had the better of them as they ended a poor run to claim a first home victory in six games at Goodison Park.

Richarlison provided a neat finish to Gylfi Sigurdsson’s perfect through ball after nine minutes to win the game after another toothless display from Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.