Everton take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a game between two of the Premier League’s struggling sides.
Ange Postecoglou’s side are landing on Merseyside sitting just seven points ahead of Everton in the table.
Both sides have suffered considerably through injury issues this season with Armando Broja Everton’s latest injury woe.
Three points for the Toffees would ensure they do not drop into the relegation zone this weekend and close the gap to Spurs to just four points.
Although neither side are where they would like to be in the table, the Spurs boss has approved one decision which The Friedkin Group have made.
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David Moyes has been embarrassed by Everton’s downfall over recent years having returned to a bit of a mess on Merseyside.
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Moyes’ first game back at Goodison Park ended in defeat, but the Toffees have a huge opportunity to take three points on Sunday.
Speaking in his press conference from north London, Postecoglou waxed lyrical about Moyes and his return to the Premier League.
“No not surprised, he showed at West Ham he is still at the top of his game and is a fantastic manager,” said the Australian.
“I think longevity is a measure of your capabilities particularly when you think of how long he has managed in the Premier League itself and he has made an impact at the clubs he has been at.
“I’m delighted to see him back because it means I’m not the oldest in the Premier League anymore. If we can get Roy (Hodgson) off a beach somewhere I will be even happier. Glad to have him back.
“He’s a top guy too. I remember he reached out to me when I was at Celtic a couple of years ago. Top guy David and great to have him back.”
It may not have been the start the 60-year-old would have wished for, but Moyes has been impressed with Everton youngster Harrison Armstrong in training.
Although there’s a lot of work needing to be done, it seems Moyes has the backing of those across the league to turn things around at Everton.
Tottenham are arriving at Goodison Park with major injuries
Everton need to put their recent issues behind them on Sunday and get up and running under Moyes.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s miss against Aston Villa was all that separated the Toffees and a result on Wednesday night.
A big opportunity is on the line for Everton on Sunday, with Spurs entering the game missing all of these key players:
Moyes is demanding new signings for Everton, but the focus now must be on beating a depleted Tottenham side on Sunday.
Although Spurs may not quite be the side they have been over recent years, a win against one of the big six could be the boost Everton need to kickstart their season.