David Moyes says the gap between his Everton side and Liverpool is "as big as it has been for a long time" as the two sides to prepare for Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park (19:30 GMT).

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 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,

Alan Myers looks back on Merseyside derbies down the years having been both an Everton fan and the clubs press officer in recent years - ahead of Goodison Parks final meeting between the Toffees and L

Arne Slot has warned his Liverpool players they will need "cool heads but not cool legs" when they face Everton in the final Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park.

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Liverpool (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Left-back Vitaly Mykolenko could be available after returning to training on Tuesday.

Bournemouth have got Everton's number, with the Toffees losing their fourth match in succession against the South Coast side on Sunday, bowing out of the FA Cup in the fourth round. This isn't the be-all and end-all for David Moyes' rejuvenated team,