February 04, (THEWILL) – Sean Dyche’s tenure as Everton manager got off to an excellent start with a 1-0 victory over English Premier League leaders, Arsenal.
James Tarkowski’s header from Dwight McNeil’s corner was the winning goal in a game that saw the Toffees display a revitalised form. The victory temporarily lifts Everton out of the relegation zone and gives them hope in their fight against the drop.
The first half of the match saw both teams put in an entertaining performance, with several chances for both sides. Despite missing a clear chance on the half-hour mark, Everton held their own against Arsenal. However, the visitors’ title hopes were dealt a huge blow as Tarkowski’s header found the bottom-right corner, giving Everton the win.
Arsenal introduced new signings Jorginho and Leandro Trossard in the second half in search of a leveller, but their efforts were in vain. The defeat is just the second of the season for the Gunners, who remain top of the Premier League, but could see their lead cut to two points if title rivals Manchester City win against Tottenham on Sunday.
The victory is a huge boost for Everton, and fans will be hoping that this win can be the catalyst for a successful season. They will taken on Liverpool in their next match on Monday after Arsenal host Brentford on Saturday.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
