By Sami Mokbel for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 16:57 GMT, 19 January 2019 | Updated: 17:08 GMT, 19 January 2019
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A 25-yard own goal scored by Everton defender Lucas Digne gave Southampton a huge boost in their bid to avoid relegation on Saturday.
James Ward-Prowse had earlier fired the Saints ahead against an Everton side who often blow hot and cold.
Gylfi Sigurdsson made fans at St Mary's sweat with a late goal for the Toffees, but the host held on.
More to follow.
Southampton are now unbeaten in five matches after beating Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon
One-time England international James Ward-Prowse (left) fired Southampton 1-0 up early in the second half at St Mary's
A remarkable own goal from Everton left back Lucas Digne doubled Southampton's lead and boosted their survival homes
Toffees star Digne tried to tackle Nathan Redmond but his tackle diverted the ball past his own goalkeeper