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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter at Goodison Park

Everton burst into life under Dyche as Tarkowski header floors Arsenal

James Tarkowski celebrates scoring Everton’s winner over Arsenal
James Tarkowski celebrates scoring Everton’s winner against Arsenal, his first goal since joining from Burnley on a free transfer in the summer. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Everton remembered how to win. A classic case of new manager bounce condemned Arsenal to only a second league defeat of the season while giving Sean Dyche the perfect start to life at Goodison Park. Ferocious, relentless and dangerous, Everton bought into Dyche’s methods on day one to bring light into the darkness of their latest relegation struggle.

The old Burnley connection punished the subdued Premier League leaders and halted their 14-game unbeaten league run. James Tarkowski headed home a Dwight McNeil corner to give their former manager from Turf Moor the foundation he needs to haul his new club towards safety.

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