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David Moyes blown away by what Everton fans are planning to do before kick-off against Arsenal

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Everton are back in action on Saturday to face Arsenal at Goodison Park.

David Moyes has not had a lot of time to turn around his side from their defeat on the road to Liverpool earlier in the week.

The Toffees need to get back to winning ways having now not won in the Premier League since the away game against Crystal Palace.

Mikel Arteta is prioritising Arsenal’s game against Everton despite hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League next week.

But like Everton, Arsenal will be coming into the game at Goodison Park with a number of significant injury worries.

With the Toffees keen to get some winning form back under their belt, Moyes has been left stunned by what the fans have planned in the stands.

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David Moyes wowed by new Everton banner for Arsenal clash

The move to Bramley-Moore Dock is now just months away and Moyes admitted he didn’t really want to leave Goodison.

But that is the reality and the club now have to enjoy the final months they have at the historic Everton ground.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Moyes was blown away after being shown the new banner to be made in his honour for the Arsenal game.

“I’m really honoured. The red hair has certainly changed you can see that over the years. I’ve had a fantastic reception since coming back, so thank you! I really appreciate it,” he said to the 1878 group.

“It’s great when you get the supporters behind you, and I think every manager and every club will tell you it’s a great help. It’s great they’re supporting me so well.”

Arsenal could even play Declan Rice at centre-back against Everton, with their injuries sustained during the week set to test their squad depth.

It is not going to be an easy April for Everton, but they could really do with getting some momentum back under their belt.

Everton can soon turn attention to the summer

It is set to be a huge summer of transfers for the Blues with the Friedkins getting their first opportunity at spending in a summer market.

Everton are eyeing a number of new signings with upgrades being eyed across the entire squad.

Of course, plenty of players are set to depart at the end of the season when their contracts come to an end.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
12 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace29 10 10 9 37 34 3 40
13 Man UtdManchester United30 10 7 13 37 41 -4 37
14 TottenhamTottenham30 10 4 16 55 44 11 34
15 EvertonEverton30 7 13 10 32 37 -5 34
16 West HamWest Ham30 9 7 14 33 50 -17 34
17 WolvesWolves30 8 5 17 41 58 -17 29

But Moyes is refusing to put any focus on that just yet as the Toffees are not yet mathematically safe from relegation.

Three points on Saturday would go a long way to pulling close to safety.