Sheffield United' s hopes of making it into Europe were left grounded following a second half winner from Richarlison at Bramall Lane.
Blades boss Chris Wilder has spent most of this season engineering a minor miracle in the hope it would lead his Yorkshire club into the Europa League.
But the chances of them achieving this for the first time in their 130 year history now look slim at best following this crushing defeat to Everton.
Richarlison's 47th minute header lit up this otherwise dire contest to bring an end to the Toffees four game winless run. It was no less than Carlo Ancelotti 's men deserved against a Blades side that lacked their usual energy and sharpness, despite being the ones with most to gain from a win.
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