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.

Goodison Park’s last FA Cup tie will not live long in memory – David Moyes - The Toffees were beaten 2-0 by Bournemouth.

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

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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.

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,

The Everton manager is set to be without seven players ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park but is hopeful of having one of his key men available again.