LIVERPOOL -- James Tarkowski's 60th minute goal secured an opening game 1-0 win for new Everton manager Sean Dyche and inflicted a damaging blow to Arsenal's title hopes.
The league leaders hadn't lost in the Premier League since a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United in September, but they failed to match Everton for fight or commitment at Goodison Park. And Tarkowski's header was enough to consign Arsenal to a fourth defeat in their last five games away to Everton.
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