Dwight McNeil and James Tarkowski combined to hand Sean Dyche a dream start as Everton manager, recording a third successive home win against Arsenal for the first time since 1978 and pulling them out of the relegation zone in the process.

Mikel Arteta has faced Everton three times at Goodison Park since becoming Arsenal manager and has lost all three games.

For the first time in the Premier League era, Everton have won three consecutive home league games against Arsenal.

Everton have won a Premier League game for the first time since the 22nd of October 2022.

Sean Dyche ends the 105-day wait in his first game in charge.