David Moyes' return to Everton was ruined by Ollie Watkins' second-half winning goal for Aston Villa in the Premier League. Manager Moyes was taking charge of the Toffees after replacing Sean Dyche, who was sacked last week, but there was little joy for the Scot almost 12 years after leaving the club for Manchester United.

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England striker Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game at Goodison Park as David Moyes' return as manager of the Toffees saw the Merseysiders' defeated by Unai Emery's men

A familiar face returns to the home dugout at Goodison Park today as David Moyes begins his second stint in charge of Everton with a tough home EPL fixture against Aston Villa. Moyes was confirmed as Sean Dyche's replacement last week,

David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.But there was no new manager bounce as Villa took control inside the opening minutes.

Everton team to face Aston Villa in the Premier League confirmed. Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns from injury to spearhead Everton’s attack in David Moyes’ first game as manager against Aston Villa. Moyes’ second stint as Toffees boss begins in earnest as he aims to propel the club out of a Premier League relegation battle.

Everton is set to host Aston Villa in David Moyes’ first game as the club’s new manager. The Scot returns to the Goodison Park sideline after leaving the Toffees 12 years ago.