Micah Richards insists Everton are doing one thing so much better under David Moyes than Sean Dyche

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Everton picked up three more points in the Premier League on Saturday, stinging Nottingham Forest in injury-time at the City Ground.

After six games without a win, the Toffees were victorious against the Reds – and it was a deserved win for the visitors.

There were some really good performances for the Toffees, and David Moyes even said Jack Harrison gave one of his best displays for Everton so far.

Everton essentially did to Forest what Forest do to other teams, which is defend really well and then be really clinical on the counter.

In the 94th minute, Dwight McNeil picked the pocket of Murillo on the halfway line, and played a perfect through ball for Abdoulaye Doucoure, who finished brilliantly at the near post.

It was a crushing blow for Champions League-chasing Forest. But Everton were worth the three points, and on Match of the Day last night, Micah Richards talked about one thing that’s different under David Moyes.

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Micah Richards shares key difference in Everton under David Moyes

The Friedkin Group took a risk making a beeline for Moyes when Sean Dyche left Everton.

It was a risk because in terms of style of play and tactics, the Scot is rather cut from the same cloth as his predecessor.

But for Richards, there’s one thing in particular that Everton are now doing under Moyes.

He said: “They’ve been brilliant. They’ve been a brilliant watch. I think under Dyche, they were well organised. But I think what Moyes has managed to do is get them well organised but then take more risks in forward areas.

“If you look at the points they’ve got under Moyes, they would be fifth in the Premier League, you know?

“What they have to do now is take that unto next season. They’ve got the confidence, they’ve got the players, they (need to) get the right signings in the summer. New stadium, they’ve got things to look forward to.”

Everton are striking a great balance under Moyes

Everton were completely toothless at times under Dyche, so it was really clear what Moyes needed to do when he came in.

And so far, he has helped Everton find a bit more of a cutting edge in the final third, without sacrificing any of the defensively solidity.

To have done this in such a short period of time is really encouraging, and fans will be very optimistic about next season.

A huge summer is coming up for Everton.

While there have been improvements in the final third under Moyes, the Scot needs some good attacking signings in the next transfer window if Everton are to push on.

Duncan Ferguson has claimed Everton could challenge for Europe if a top striker comes in, and that would certainly help.

A couple of new wingers will also be required, with Jesper Lindstrom having had surgery which casts doubt on his future, and Harrison having struggled.