Sean Dyche will get a first grasp of the size of his job when Everton host league leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
A massive 35 points or eighteen places separate the two sides at opposite ends of the Premier League table.
The Gunners will not be taking their foot off the pedal as they aim to go eight points clear of Manchester City, who face Spurs on Sunday in London.
Dyche arrived following Frank Lampard’s disastrous spell ended with a 2-0 loss to relegation rivals West Ham.
Known for his stern defence, Dyche will need get his players up to speed in double quick time. And don’t forget the Toffees didn’t act in the transfer window but for allowing Anthony Gordon to join Newcastle.
The Toffees’ Premier League losing streak at Goodison Park also stands at four matches, but they have at least managed to find the back of the net in their last three home contests, and Arsenal fans have painful memories of the blue half of Merseyside from the past couple of years.
Six of Arsenal’s last seven Premier League games away from home have also ended in victory, and Arteta’s men ended the 2021-22 season with a 5-1 thumping of the Toffees in North London, but they have lost each of their last two against Everton at Goodison Park and may be fearing a classic new manager bounce here.
Dyche will be without the services of Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson, while Michael Keane is unlikely to feature.