There was no dream start to the 61-year-old Scot’s homecoming to the Goodison Park dugout as Aston Villa secured victory.

Ollie Watkins ruined David Moyes’ Everton homecoming with the only goal as Aston Villa secured their first away win in six attempts.

Everton kicked off their reign under David Moyes with a defeat at the hand of Aston Villa at Goodison Park. Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game five minutes into the second-half.

David Moyes suffered defeat on his return as Everton manager after Ollie Watkins' second-half strike secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.

David Moyes was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager...

David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.But there was no new manager bounce as Villa took control inside the opening minutes.

Everton manager David Moyes, speaking to Match of the Day: "You can definitely see over the years that the financial situation has played its part on the pitch and that's the outcome. All the supporters are aware of that.

David Moyes said he had witnessed the scale of the task he faces to keep Everton in the Premier League after a dismal 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Moyes realising size of task in turning Everton around after Villa loss 15/01/2025 Goodison Park, Liverpool, UK