David Moyes took charge of his first Merseyside derby in 2003 and there are clear parallels between the situation the team finds itself in then and now

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.

David Moyes has a number of injury concerns to contend with as Everton prepare to face Liverpool in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday night

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

Everton do have a number of players who are certain to miss the game. In attack, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja are all sidelined, as is winger Dwight McNeil. Orel Mangala is also out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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