Bailey mentioned that Cresswell matches the profile of a player Moyes likes: disciplined, strong in the air, and confident with the ball. Several clubs are now scouting the youngster. However, Everton’s early look in gives them an advantage if they decide to make a move in January.

Everton’s visit to the Etihad carried a silent tension that felt familiar. The Blues chased something that had escaped them for far too long: a win over Manchester City. David Moyes, still without

Everton boss David Moyes says his side put on a "really good show" and "challenged" Manchester City despite losing 2-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.

David Moyes has a new plan for the future at Everton following confirmation of a number of important deals. It has been a summer of change at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin departing after a nine-year spell at the club and Abdoulaye Doucoure also leaving on a free.

David Moyes has done an excellent job since returning to Everton after helping keep them in the Premier League and then making a strong start to the season. Moyes was appointed Everton manager back in January, with the team sitting 16th in the Premier League and just one point above the drop zone.

Everton manager David Moyes reacts to his side's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City in the Premier League. Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half for the home side

The former Everton player's off-field antics leading to a furious bust-up with Toffees boss David Moyes during his time on Merseyside

Adam Aznou has proven yet again that the £8million spent on the defender could have been better used by Everton this summer.

One of this season's Premier League star players, Everton's Jack Grealish, will be unable to face Manchester City, meaning David Moyes has lineup decisions to make.

David Moyes praised Beto’s work ethic in training during the pre-match press conference before the Blues make the trip to Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Saturday.The Everton number nine