Everton vs Arsenal result, score, highlights and analysis as

Everton vs Arsenal result, score, highlights and analysis as Toffees surprise Premier League leaders

James Tarkowski’s second-half header gave Everton victory

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Centre-back Tarkowski found space among a crowd of players to nod the winner from close range and reward a much-improved

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Bukayo Saka saw his volley from a corner cleared off the line by Conor Coady during the first half and goalkeeper Jordan

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The result moved Everton up to 17th before the rest of the Premier League action on Saturday, a point clear of Wolves and Bournemouth.

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T although Arsenal will have a game in hand on the reigning champions after that match.

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