Tactical Analysis: Southampton vs. Everton

Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton travelled down to St. Mary’s to take on Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton on Sunday. With Everton coming into the game as the only unbeaten side in the Premier League, most would’ve expected Everton to run out victorious and go three points clear at the top of the table. However, Hasenhüttl’s side dominated proceedings from start to finish and ended Everton’s unbeaten run with a resounding 2-0 victory.

Southampton’s aggressive pressing proved effective whilst Everton struggled to progress play and settle into the game. On the other hand, Everton’s press was ineffective which allowed Southampton to comfortably play out from the back and create chances. Southampton dominated possession and limited Everton to only 2 shots on target, and comfortably held onto victory after scoring two goals in the opening 35 minutes.

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