With 75 per cent ball possession and four shots on target, the Gunners put up a brilliant performance and earned a deserved win.
This is Arsenal’s second defeat in the Premier League since the 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford in September 2022.
The former Burnley manager replaces Frank Lampard, sacked a few days after Everton’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham two weeks ago.
Rooney’s ties to Everton run deep. He joined the club as a nine-year-old and made his first-team debut aged 16 in 2002.
Notwithstanding Everton were quick out off the blocks, scoring inside three minutes, this lasted only for about 10 minutes until King’s first goal.
