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.

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

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.

That puts us in danger at 2-0 but I was impressed with how well we defended after that because they had more chances. "You mustn't forget where Everton were in the last few years. Coming here we're trying to challenge one of the best teams in football.

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.

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.

Moyes’ decision to replace Barry and Dibling, over £60m worth of signings, at half-time was an admission of error. It also changed the game

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

A look at the potential changes to the starting XI that David Moyes could make for Everton's home game with Tottenham Hotspur

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