<p>New Everton boss Sean Dyche's reign began with a shock 1-0 victory over <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/premier-league" target="_blank">Premier League</a> leaders Arsenal as James Tarkowski's second-half header saw the Toffees win their first game since October and move out of the relegation zone on Saturday.</p>.<p>The defeat left Arsenal with a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, who visit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.</p>.<p>Everton looked a much-improved unit in Dyche's first game in charge after replacing Frank Lampard and they troubled Arsenal throughout, coming close to opening the scoring in the first half through Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/aubameyang-dropped-badiashile-left-out-of-chelseas-champions-league-squad-1187731.html" target="_blank">Aubameyang dropped, Badiashile left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad</a></strong></p>.<p>Tarkowski finally broke the deadlock for the hosts on the hour mark with a powerful header from a corner by fellow former Burnley man Dwight McNeil which flew past Aaron Ramsdale.</p>.<p>Arsenal did pose problems, with Bukayo Saka forcing a goal-line clearance from Tarkowski after a volley in the first half and Eddie Nketiah blasting an effort over from close range.</p>.<p>Deadline day signing Jorginho made his Gunners debut a minute before Everton's goal but could not do enough to change his side's fortunes.</p>.<p>Everton, who had only been separated from bottom spot by goal difference, are now 17th, a point above the drop zone.</p>
<p>New Everton boss Sean Dyche's reign began with a shock 1-0 victory over <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/premier-league" target="_blank">Premier League</a> leaders Arsenal as James Tarkowski's second-half header saw the Toffees win their first game since October and move out of the relegation zone on Saturday.</p>.<p>The defeat left Arsenal with a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, who visit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.</p>.<p>Everton looked a much-improved unit in Dyche's first game in charge after replacing Frank Lampard and they troubled Arsenal throughout, coming close to opening the scoring in the first half through Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/aubameyang-dropped-badiashile-left-out-of-chelseas-champions-league-squad-1187731.html" target="_blank">Aubameyang dropped, Badiashile left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad</a></strong></p>.<p>Tarkowski finally broke the deadlock for the hosts on the hour mark with a powerful header from a corner by fellow former Burnley man Dwight McNeil which flew past Aaron Ramsdale.</p>.<p>Arsenal did pose problems, with Bukayo Saka forcing a goal-line clearance from Tarkowski after a volley in the first half and Eddie Nketiah blasting an effort over from close range.</p>.<p>Deadline day signing Jorginho made his Gunners debut a minute before Everton's goal but could not do enough to change his side's fortunes.</p>.<p>Everton, who had only been separated from bottom spot by goal difference, are now 17th, a point above the drop zone.</p>