Revitalised Saints burst Everton's bubble with impressive home win

First half goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams set the course for victory

Southampton's James Ward-Prowse (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game. Picture: Andy Rain/PA Wire.

Premier League: Southampton 2 Everton 0

A year to the day since they suffered a 9-0 humiliation at the hands of Leicester City, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton side provided further evidence of how far they have come since that embarrassing low point by handing early Premier League leaders Everton a harsh reality check.