Everton 1-0 Arsenal: James Tarkowski gives Sean Dyche the perfect start to his Everton career

James Tarkowski’s second-half header ensured Sean Dyche’s era at Everton got off to a winning start, with his former player leading it to make it 1-0 at Goodison Park.

Everton started the game at a fast pace and worked hard to get high up the pitch and prevent the visitors from getting into a rhythm, creating several good chances for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, particularly in the first half.

And the second period continued in much the same way, with the hosts using the crowd in their attempt to baffle the league leaders and continue the pressure.

The Toffees then secured a 60th-minute breakthrough through former Burnley man James Tarkowski, who gave his former boss his dream start in their first game at Goodison Park, with the defender scoring his first Everton goal.

The centre-back’s goal, from a far post corner, gave the hosts exactly what they needed to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone as the Dyche era got off to a perfect start.

James Tarkowski gave the hosts the lead on 60 minutes after a brilliant performance in the first 45 minutes against Arsenal.

Everton started the game at a brilliant pace and got the crowd rooting for him very quickly with his impressive pressing.

Dominc Calvert-Lewin could have scored a first-half hat-trick as he looked constantly dangerous in the Arsenal box.