The ex-Clarets boss insisted he did not have any "magic dust" to sprinkle on a struggling squad - the only one not to be strengthened by a January signing - but the effect he had was immediate as another former resident of Turf Moor James Tarkowski headed the winner on the hour. The great escape is most definitely on for Everton, who by virtue of their lunchtime kick-off, briefly moved out of the relegation zone with hope springing eternal at Goodison after 12 miserable months under previous manager Frank Lampard. Defeat was Arsenal's first since September, and only their second in the league, and opened the door for Manchester City to close the five-point gap at Tottenham on Sunday.
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