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Sean Dyche takes charge of Everton for the first time in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as the Toffees host league leaders Arsenal at Goodison Park.
Dyche was appointed to replace sacked manager Frank Lampard last week and faces arguably the most difficult test possible for his first match in charge. With his Everton side sitting 19th in the table, and in real danger of relegation, Dyche leads them against an Arsenal team that has not lost since September in the league.
Mikel Arteta’s men will look to continue their charge towards the Premier League title following a dramatic late 3-2 win against Manchester United two weeks ago. The Gunners will stretch their lead over second placed Manchester City to eight points if they win ahead of City’s trip to Tottenham on Sunday.
Arsenal reached the halfway stage of the season on 50 points and are on course to match Pep Guardiola’s centurions if they maintain this pace however, they have not won at Goodison Park since 2017 and Dyche may just give Everton a much-needed new manager bounce for their trip to Merseyside.
Follow all the action as Everton host Arsenal in the Premier League:
HALF TIME! Everton 0-0 Arsenal
An entertaining first half at Goodison Park, which has not followed what the form book would have suggested. Everton have put in a real fight under Sean Dyche and took the game to the Premier League leaders. They had three clear chances to take the lead in a competitive first half, but Arsenal also went close through Saka.
It’s probably the worst Arsenal have played all season, but Everton deserve credit for that.
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Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:23
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
45+3 mins: CHANCE! Everton go close again, just before half time! Coleman’s cross finds Calvert-Lewin, who drops in between Saliba and Partey. The striker makes a good contact with the header, but the ball just fades away from the far post!
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:19
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
45+2 mins: Coleman knocks a ball back to Pickford and the Everton goalkeeper has to clear on the volley with Nketiah sliding in.
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:18
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
45 mins: There will be three minutes of added time.
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:16
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
42 mins: Arsenal have woken up in the last five minutes or so, and are finishing the half the stronger side. That said, Everton are still competing well and certainly deserve to be in this game as we approach half time.
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:15
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
38 mins: OFF THE LINE! So close from Saka! Zinchenko whips a deep cross from the left that Saka meets on the volley. He guides the shot towards the far post but Coady reads it and hacks away, with Pickford beaten!
Coady read that so well, dropping back to the line as Saka shaped to shoot.
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:10
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
37 mins: The match settles down again after that flurry of chances. It’s somehow still 0-0, and Everton have come closest to taking the lead so far. They’ve been the better team.
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:09
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
33 mins: CHANCE! Another huge opportunity for Everton! McNeil works a yard and whips in a cross to Doucoure. Saliba should clear but slips, giving the Everton midfielder a free header in front of the posts – but he glances wide!
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:06
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
32 mins: CLOSE! Everton should be ahead! It’s brilliant from Onana, who opens his legs and strides away from Odegaard down the left wing. He takes it into the box and squares for Calvert-Lewin, who can’t reach the ball as he slides in!
Jamie Braidwood4 February 2023 13:04
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