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David Moyes shares claim from Abu Dhabi training camp that ‘doesn’t sound good’, and it may shock Everton fans

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Everton look like a team reborn since the changing of managers on Merseyside back in January.

It has been a massive improvement under David Moyes with the Toffees pulling 15 points clear of the relegation zone.

Premier League football now feels all but confirmed for the move to Everton’s new stadium over the summer.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
14 Man UtdManchester United27 9 6 12 33 39 -6 33
15 West HamWest Ham27 9 6 12 32 47 -15 33
16 EvertonEverton27 7 11 9 30 34 -4 32
17 WolvesWolves27 6 4 17 37 56 -19 22

Everton are currently away in the Middle East on a training camp as they enjoy a weekend without a game.

A win for Everton next time out could take them up to 13th in the Premier League table and another win could even take them on the cusp of the top half – it is that tight.

Although the Toffees may feel they have dropped points over the last two games against Manchester United and Brentford, Moyes remains positive about what he has seen.

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David Moyes encouraged by Everton creating chances

The game against Brentford saw Beto miss a number of chances to secure all three points for the Toffees.

It was an uncharacteristic performance from the in-form striker, who has had no issues with finding the back of the net recently.

Speaking from their training camp in Abu Dhabi, Moyes has assessed his start to life back on Merseyside with the recent missed opportunities actually encouraging the 61-year-old.

“I think there’s a lot of things we’re doing well. I think that the big thing for me. which it doesn’t sound good what I’m going to say, we’re missing a lot of chances, as well,” said Moyes.

“Which is giving me the feeling we’re actually getting the chance to score. Can we take them? That’s the last bit to it, but I have to say I’m really pleased with how they’ve gone about it.”

Significant improvements have been made under the Scotsman, with Jack Harrison even impressing Moyes in training of late.

It has been fine margins which has stopped Everton from adding another two wins to their tally over the last two games, but Moyes is taking the positives from them.

Beto has shown huge improvement at Everton

After coming into the starting XI for the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto has really impressed Everton fans with his showings.

The Portuguese striker has already outscored Calvert-Lewin in the Premier League this season.

Torino were keen to sign Beto in the January transfer window and the player was even believed to have his bags packed ready to leave Everton.

Beto under MoyesTotal
Appearances8
Minutes624
Goals5
Assists0

However, the Moyes effect has been evident with Beto finally showing Everton fans just what he is actually capable of producing.

But finally providing the striker – whoever that may be – with some actual service has proven to be a huge improvement since Sean Dyche was replaced.