In the cold light of day, nobody can argue that Everton have had a disappointing season so far, but I don't think it has been as disastrous as most pundits and EFC fans make out.
Take out the matches against the "Top Six", and the record reads 10 points from 6 games - won 3 drawn 1 lost 2 goals for 7 goals against 7.
Southampton, who finished 8th last season, have 13 points from 11 games, but have only played Man United (0-1) of the "Top Six".
At the halfway stage of 19 games, I expect Everton to be at least 3/4 points ahead of Southampton and probably 8th or 9th.