Everton were unconvincing as they beat Peterborough 2-0 at Goodison Park hours after Sean Dyche was sacked to advance to the FA Cup fourth round.

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye.

Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.

Report as goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Beto give Everton a much-needed confidence boost with a 2-0 win over League One Peterborough, hours after sacking Sean Dyche; Armando Broja taken to hospital wit

The third round of the FA Cup kicked off on Thursday with a handful of matches across England. Here is what went down. Everton grind out victory as new era begins Scorer: Beto 42', Ndiaye 90+8'

Premier League strugglers Everton begin their post-Sean Dyche era with victory over League One Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

Everton have sacked manager Sean Dyche, the Premier League club said on Thursday, hours before their third round FA Cup home tie against Peterborough.

The statement read: "Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men's First Team Manager with immediate effect. "[Coaches] Ian Woa

Everton has fired manager Sean Dyche in the first big call by its new American owners. The team is two spots above the relegation zone in the Premier League.