Tarkowski did not hold back in a direct post-match interview, expressing his disappointment with his team’s performance in the capital. He emphasized that the players should feel ashamed for their poor showing and offered apologies to the fans for letting them down. Tarkowski stressed that the responsibility lies with the players and not the manager or staff, and emphasized the need to regroup for the upcoming crucial fixtures.

He criticized his team’s performance, highlighting the lack of effort and commitment, and the inability to prevent goals. The Toffees have a game in hand on most of the teams around them, with four of their final six league fixtures against relegation rivals. Dyche also gave a scathing assessment of the match, describing it as “really poor” and lacking in intent and desire to win.

He pointed out the need for more strength and tackles, admitting that the team was far from their best in the first half. Furthermore, Dyche described it as a collective down day and reflected on the team’s need for a spark, emphasizing the importance of not conceding soft goals. He expressed frustration at the opponents “dancing around” them, portraying the team’s need for improvement and resilience in future matches.