Everton can ease pressure on Sean Dyche by beating equally beleaguered Southampton in the Carabao Cup (Picture: Getty Images)

Premier League survival is paramount for Everton and Southampton but victory in their Carabao Cup clash at Goodison Park is almost as important.

It?s a meeting between the two teams at the bottom of the table and alarm bells are already ringing with neither side having gained a single point so far this season.

Yes, we?re only four games into the term but a long slog is already in store and confidence will swiftly drain away the longer the run without a victory continues.

Both sides suffered devastating defeats on Saturday, with Southampton losing 3-0 at St Mary?s as Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag while the Toffees again tossed away a 2-0 lead and ended up losing 3-2 for the second straight match when they were turned over at Aston Villa.
Sean Dyche has already been told his job is safe until the end of the season and although backing from the board is usually the kiss of death in these circumstances, the Everton board would be foolish to dismiss exactly the type of manager who they would appoint as his successor.

Russell Martin was our tip last week to be the next top-flight manager to part company with his current club when he was as big as 14/1 with Paddy Power and Betfair, and the best price available is now just 7/1 with Sky Bet.

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