David Moyes has been in tighter spots than this going to Sunderland as Everton manager and emerged stronger And one game in particular proved to be a watershed moment in his lengthy first spell in charge of the Blues.

In a world that now demands instant gratification, such are the fickle fates of football in 2025, Moyes has come in for some flak from sections of the fanbase over the past few days. Never mind a week being a long time in politics... just try being at the sharp end of the business in the so-called ‘beautiful game.’

Everton, of course, went into the last international break on the crest of a wave down by the Mersey thanks to Jack Grealish netting his first goal for the club with what proved to be a dramatic maiden stoppage-time victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium over Crystal Palace.