Southampton maintained their impressive form with a comfortable Premier League victory against a lacklustre Everton at St Mary's.
Scotland winger Stuart Armstrong opened the scoring just after the break, curling in from 15 yards after Oriol Romeu and Che Adams combined.
Shane Long's late header - also his first top-flight goal of the campaign - ensured a more than merited win for Ralph Hassenhuttl's side.
Until that point Everton retained a slender interest in taking a point largely because of Southampton's inability to make the most of several excellent chances.
Everton began both halves brightly but quickly faded and the second-half introduction of Dele Alli was unable to provide the necessary spark.