David Moyes is on the hunt for a goal scorer to boost Everton's chances of avoiding Premier League relegation this season.

Ollie Watkins’ second-half strike ensured David Moyes’ second stint in charge of Everton began with a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Following Sean Dyche’s departure, the Scotsman returned to Goodison Park this week – just under 12 years after his successful first spell came to an end with him leaving for Manchester United.

David Moyes wasted no time in asking the Friedkin Group for new transfers in January, as the Everton boss takes charge of his first game against Aston Villa.

David Moyes was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager. He deserves to be carried into the new stadium in a Sedan Chair if he can keep this team in the Premier League.

ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley tackles a major talking point following David Moyes' first game back as Blues boss

Everton has hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club. Moyes replaces Sean Dyche, who was fired Thursday with the team just one point above the relegation zone.

David Moyes is concerned about Everton's lack of goal threat after his first game back as manager ended in defeat to Aston Villa.

It was too big an opportunity to turn down — I want to show I can go again’ - INTERVIEW: Back at Goodison Park after nearly 12 years away, the Scottish manager explains to Richard Jolly why a second s