Martinez maintains positive outlook

Southampton 2 Everton 0

Naturally the Everton manager was disappointed by his team’s display at Southampton. Who wouldn’t be, after two first half goals combined with one of their worst performances of the season to hand Arsenal an even greater advantage in the race for fourth place?

But true to form, Martinez drew on the positives, highlighting a run that has brought 24 points from a possible 30 while insisting Everton could still be competing in next season’s Champions League if they win their final two matches.