Everton continued their relentless march toward another European qualification as they stretched their unbeaten run to six games with a 2-0 defeat of Hull.
But the Tigers, after such a fine start to their first season in the top flight, have now won just one league game in 11 and must be thankful for those early points.
After Marouane Fellaini's opening early header - later followed by his 10th booking of the season - Hull were rarely in it.
The game was virtually over when Mikel Arteta lashed home a fine free-kick in first-half injury time.
But it was a bitter-sweet day for Everton, who will now be without the suspended Fellaini for their two forthcoming derby matches with Liverpool.
Everton made one change from the side that won at Macclesfield last week in the FA Cup, midfielder Fellaini returning in place of striker Victor Anichebe.
Hull, who had not played at Goodison Park since 1964, rested several players in their Cup draw at Newcastle last weekend, but Boaz Myhill, Ian Ashbee, Nick Barmby, Bernard Mendy, Marlon King and Kamil Zayatte all returned for this one.
Barmby, who left Goodison for Liverpool almost nine years ago, suffered some mild abuse from the home fans who have long memories about such acts.
But it did not bother the now veteran midfielder who was very much part of Hull's bright start.
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