The Everton boss is keen to bridge the gap to Liverpool on his return to Goodison and the final derby before the Toffees enter a new stadium next season

Everton manager David Moyes has heaped praise on Liverpool boss Arne Slot but has urged his players to "put on a spectacle" when they host their local rivals in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.

Everton host Liverpool in Merseyside derby but boss David Moyes is also thinking about closing the gap long term on their rivals as well as in the game on Wednesday

David Moyes has said his ambition for Everton is to overtake rivals Liverpool ahead of tomorrow’s Merseyside Derby.Everton host Liverpool in the last-ever Merseyside Derby to be staged at Goodison

It's nearly 12 years since David Moyes was involved in a Merseyside derby, and in that period one club in Liverpool has thrived while the other has slowly sunk further down the table.

From 1906, there was match-winner Alex Young (‘Sandy’ rather than his later ‘Golden Vision’ compatriot who graced Goodison in the 1960s). From Everton’s triumph on their first Wembley trip in 1933, captain and goalscorer in a 3-0 rout of Manchester City, Dixie Dean.

Everton Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Crucial Merseyside DerbyThe final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is set to be a memorable occasion, but Everton manager David Moyes faces a daunting task as

David Moyes admits the gap between Everton and Liverpool is "as big as it's been for a long time" as he prepares for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday. "I think the gap between the two teams at the moment is probably as big as it's been for a long time,

The Everton manager is set to be without seven players ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park but is hopeful of having one of his key men available again.