Dyche facing uphill task in set-piece duel at Emirates
Sean Dyche may be struggling to find reasons for optimism before his Everton side travel to Arsenal. The Toffees used to be tricky opponents for Mikel Arteta, earning wins under Carlo Ancelotti and Rafael Benítez. Dyche enjoyed a 1-0 win at Goodison in his first meeting with Arsenal as Everton manager, but has lost their three encounters since. Everton's only win on the road this season came at Ipswich in October - also the last time they scored away from home - while Arteta's side are on a 14-game unbeaten run at the Emirates. Dyche can be forgiven for having one eye on the January transfer window, saying on Thursday that the Friedkin Group's proposed takeover "is looking very possible... but, until it's done, it's not done." Whatever the result, we can expect set-piece goals. Arsenal have scored a league-high 23 goals from corners since the start of last season, while 57% of Everton's goals this term have come from set pieces.
Arsenal v Everton, today 3pm (all times GMT)
Iwobi central to Silva hopes of upset at Anfield
This story is from the December 14, 2024 edition of The Guardian.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 14, 2024 edition of The Guardian.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Amorim 'never' spoke to City about replacing Guardiola
New Manchester United head coach is preparing for his first derby tomorrow against the wounded champions
Latest figures show UK economy shrinks again
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the unexpected fall in GDP was driven by declines in construction and production, while the dominant services sector stagnated.
Manager is 'sad' for his players as toll mounts
Pep Guardiola is feeling the pain of Manchester City's crushing loss of form but insists \"the soul and the spirit of this team is there.\"
10 things to look out for this weekend
A Manchester derby at a bad time for both teams, managers with shared values and Forest's European dream
Tuchel to sound out 'gentleman' Southgate for qualification tips
New England coach to seek out predecessor and Carsely for 2026 World Cup guidance
I'm not going to worry about bruised egos - we're in a fight
Ange Postecoglou Spurs manager says Werner blast a call to arms
Littler sets sights on glory after 'crazy' year
Teenage superstar hopes to go one better after his remarkable run to the final of the World Championship
Phil Vickery: 'I'm not angry, I'm not bitter, but I will need help
The former England captain on CTE, legal action and a 21-year reunion for the 2003 World Cup winners
'Multiple bids' for stakes in Hundred sides, ECB chief says
The England and Wales Cricket Board is increasingly confident of selling lucrative stakes in all eight Hundred teams, harnessing money it believes will safeguard the county game for the next quarter of a century.
Can billionaire media moguls be trusted in America?
If we want to know what news organisations will look like under the second Trump administration in America, well, we are beginning to get an idea.
