The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa and, though they might not need a miracle to avoid Premier League relegation, the returning manager will at least have to find a way for them to score.

"Obviously it's been a bit of a whirlwind. Sean Dyche left a group of players that have great character and a great attitude, I'm really pleased to take over that. What I need to do is add quality and find a way of getting results but you can't change the whole thing around straight away.

David Moyes was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager. He deserves to be carried into the new stadium in a Sedan Chair if he can keep this team in the Premier League.

"This victory is very important. We have started the year winning at home, in the Premier League and in the FA Cup. Away, we were in a bad spell and had to break it."

Resident nut-job Thomas Gravesen was also adored by Everton fans during his five-year stay on Merseyside. He moved to Real Madrid and later played for Celtic too but was instrumen

Everton team to face Aston Villa in the Premier League confirmed. Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns from injury to spearhead Everton’s attack in David Moyes’ first game as manager against Aston Villa. Moyes’ second stint as Toffees boss begins in earnest as he aims to propel the club out of a Premier League relegation battle.