James Tarkowski pounces at the death as Everton deny Bournemouth win

Everton secured a late draw against Bournemouth in a Premier League match following a stoppage-time goal by James Tarkowski. The match took place amidst fan protests regarding the potential sale of young player Harrison Armstrong.
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James Tarkowski (right) celebrates scoring Everton’s equaliser in stoppage time at the Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Peter Tarry/PA James Tarkowski (right) celebrates scoring Everton’s equaliser in stoppage time at the Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Peter Tarry/PA Premier League James Tarkowski pounces at the death as Everton deny Bournemouth win John Brewin at the Vitality Stadium Sat 29 Aug 2026 12.12 EDT Last modified on Sat 29 Aug 2026 16.53 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Through wind and rain, the end of summer and a new era at the Vitality. In the Europa League, Milan will visit Dorset and trips to San Sebastián, Galicia, Norway and Czechia await Bournemouth . The stadium is under renovation, towering exoskeletons waiting to be filled, new security cordons to negotiate, the team under the new management of Marco Rose.
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