Everton end home drought as Tarkowski helps leave former club Burnley in peril

Everton harbour ambitions of ­bringing European football to Hill Dickinson Stadium next season and a first Premier League win at their new home in seven attempts will increase the optimism. The hosts were ­effective, rather than magnificent, against a woefully poor Burnley but the result is all that matters. Chelsea, Liverpool and ­Manchester City are the next three visitors to Everton, so goals from James Tarkowski and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were essential as they looked to build momentum. It was only ­Everton’s fifth win in 15 league games since leaving Goodison Park, ­helping solidify their position in eighth, which could be good enough for continental qualification come the end of the season. Continue reading...