Arne Slot makes ‘special’ Everton claim but was ‘a bit surprised’ by The Friedkin Group decision

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has reacted to Everton hiring David Moyes as manager after sacking Sean Dyche.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has given his reaction to David Moyes’ return as Everton manager.

Moyes succeeds Sean Dyche in the Goodison Park hot seat after he was sacked hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup win over Peterborough earlier this week. Dyche successfully kept Everton in the Premier League during his two years in charge despite having tight financial constraints. But with the Blues sitting a point above the relegation zone this season, winning only three of their 19 games and scoring just 15 goals, owners The Friedkin Group wielded the axe. Less than 48 hours later, Moyes’ second stint as Everton supremo was confirmed.

During his first spell between 2002-2013, Moyes guided the Toffees to the 2009 FA Cup final and they enjoyed four European campaigns. The first priority for the Scot is to ensure a dogfight at the bottom of the table is avoided but fans will hope the previous heights hit under Moyes can again be reached when the club move to the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.