Liverpool - Everton defender Phil Jagielka delivered a major blow to Southampton's bid to qualify for the Champions League as his first-half goal secured a 1-0 win at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Ronald Koeman's side needed a victory on Merseyside to keep in touch with the Premier League's top four, but Jagielka's strike left sixth placed Saints trailing fourth placed Manchester City by eight points with just seven games to play.
Southampton's first defeat in four matches leaves them with a place in the Europa League their most likely route to continental competition next season.