It is early days, but Moyes’ Everton look like they are in a much better position to remedy their attacking woes

Everton have put Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on their shortlist of potential transfer targets but may find it difficult to land him this month.

The message from a manager is something that defines performances. Slight tweaks and offering players the opportunity to impress was the order of the day. More emphasis on attacking football, while remaining resolute is music to all our ears. A first three points is a small step, but a hugely welcomed one.

Moyes beat Fulham in his first game as Everton manager in 2002, but never looked like repeating the trick here. Villa, relative equals during his previous spell at Goodison, are now light years ahead.

Over 11 years after leaving Everton, David Moyes is back in charge of the Toffees at a crucial time in their history as a club.

A look at the changes to Everton's starting 11 that David Moyes could make for the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion

David Moyes got his first win back as Everton manager with help from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who ended his four-month wait for a Premier League goal

David Moyes had never given up hope that Everton would summon him back but after the years of dreaming, the three or four times he came close to the job, the night he was told he had it, only to be informed the following morning it was instead going to Carlo Ancelotti,

Whether it was the Gwladys Street singing the manager’s name, the players pushed high up the field, or the No 9 scoring crucial goals once again, Everton’s old ground was a place transformed in the win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Everton moved four points clear of the relegation zone by beating Tottenham 3-2 and Iliman Ndiaye says David Moyes has already brought this one quality back to the Blues