It proved mission accomplished for Sean Dyche.
After officially being appointed Everton manager on January 30, he was given one task - to steer the club to Premier League safety.
The Toffees were sat 19th at the time of Dyche’s arrival and two points adrift of safety. And despite a lack of attacking options, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing most of the second half of the season injured, Everton indeed secured survival.
A 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the final day of the campaign ensured that the Blues will extend their 69-year top-flight stay.
Dyche took 21 points from his 18 matches in charge. Improvements were made, particularly in the final third, to accrue the tally needed to stay up.
But based on his time in charge only, where did Everton finish in the table? We take a look.
The Toffees were sat 19th at the time of Dyche’s arrival and two points adrift of safety. And despite a lack of attacking options, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing most of the second half of the season injured, Everton indeed secured survival.