Everton boss David Moyes aims thinly-veiled dig at Liverpool ahead of this weekend's Merseyside derby
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Everton manager David Moyes acknowledged the difficulty of facing Liverpool in the upcoming Merseyside derby but noted that the defending champions have shown vulnerabilities recently. Moyes recognized Liverpool’s strong performance, having won all four of their league games this season, but believes Everton can capitalize on moments when Liverpool concedes goals. He referenced their last match at Anfield, a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool with a controversial offside goal, expressing hope that this time the outcome might favor Everton.
Moyes has a challenging history against Liverpool, having only won six out of 44 matches faced in his managerial career across Everton, Manchester United, and West Ham United. Despite this, Everton’s current form with seven points from four league matches gives Moyes confidence to test the team’s quality against a very formidable Liverpool side. Moyes reiterated the consistent strength exhibited by Liverpool, but he also emphasized looking for opportunities during their occasional lapses in defense.
The manager’s remarks reflect a realistic but optimistic approach ahead of the 247th Merseyside derby, scheduled to take place at Anfield. Despite the tough record and Liverpool's status as Premier League champions, Moyes and Everton aim to challenge their rivals closely and possibly turn previous misfortunes around.
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