Well, Everton fans will have a spring in their step when they go to work tomorrow.

Sunderland fans? Surely it can only get better, to quote D:Ream.

Anyway, I'm outta here now - Jonathan Jurejko is your man for coverage of Southampton v Bournemouth. That game kicks off shortly over here.

Until next time... goodbye.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: “The defensive frailties were just too much in the side today and we allowed Everton to win the game comfortably in the end. If we don’t sort those out, and we are going to give it away like we did when we get to 2-2 today, it will be a long haul over the next few months or so.”

It matters very little, but Jermain Defoe has bagged more away goals at Goodison Park than at any other PL ground (5).

Chris Greenwood, West Hampstead: Weren't Everton fans calling for Martinez to be sacked not so long ago? Just shows what happens when clubs put faith in good managers and good players.  

"It was a fantastic game to watch first and foremost. From our point of view, we knew Sunderland had changed their system to make it difficult for us. But the movement and composure in possession was special. To score six - and we could have scored more - it was outstanding. It was special.

"We got in between spaces really well. Sometimes your attacking pattern can become predictable. But the way we used the space and the interplay between our attacking players - it was a complete performance.

"We had a two-goal lead so it was a huge blow to concede before half-time and then suddenly we have something to lose. You need to understand how to play the game after conceding the second. They did that very well."

[On Arouna Kone] "His springboard was against Watford on the opening day. He had a career-threatening knee-injury but when he came on against Watford, to show he could help the team and perform, it was an incredible turning point. Since then we have seen a very good footballer."

Roberto Martinez Everton manager

Big Sam is being interviewed now. He seems fairly relaxed in the circumstances.

You know it's been a bad day at the office when the red spots on your team heat map are in the centre circle, from having to kick off so many times!

Image source, Opta

Here's how the table now looks for you, Everton fans.

And here's what the number crunchers thought of it all.

Image source, Opta

"It was end to end. Not the plan we had. The goal before half-time changed it a bit. Second half, some of our attacking play was really good.

"The plan was to get down the sides. It was the one-twos around the box that paid off and we took our chances when they came.

"At the end of my career I will look back at having played so many games. While I'm still playing I have to keep enjoying it. My body is good. I'll take it a season as a time."

Gareth Barry Everton midfielder, on Sky Sports

Paul Scully: Nice to see all the Sunderland players go over to their supporters. They couldn't get off the pitch quicker.  

Mark Taylor: Big Sam surely one of the EPL worst managers. Yes, I have just been sacked again but I'm your man. OK the jobs yours then.  

Everton supporters will be pleased to see Ross Barkley's stats from today. He played more passes than anyone else and his passing accuracy of 94.3% was only bettered by John Stones (95.2%). He's clearly improving.

Romelu Lukaku was seriously good in the number 10 role today - here's his heat map, showing where he did the damage.

Image source, Opta

Arouna Kone looks pretty chuffed with the matchball as he marches off with it in his hand. And so he should - what a superb display from Everton.

Image source, Reuters

Oh to be a fly on the wall of the Sunderland dressing room once Big Sam gets rid of the gum and tears into his players.

Dave Payn: It seems that at times, the only games Sunderland are switched on for are the ones v Newcastle.  

Arouna Kone, by the way, is the fifth different Ivorian to score a Premier League hat-trick - after Didier Drogba, Arouna Dindane, Yaya Toure and Saloman Kalou.

Image source, Reuters

A chance for Sunderland to add a consolation but Duncan Watmore lacks composure and, after breaking into the box unmarked, his lob is easily saved by Tim Howard who just sticks out a hand and diverts it away from danger.

Kevin Mirallas curls a shot wide. Everton want seven - they continue to pour forward.