David Moyes took charge of Everton for the first time in his second spell at the club as The Toffees moved 15 points clear of Aston Villa’s side in the Premier League table on Wednesday.

In his first press conference on Monday, Moyes spoke of his desire to add “elite” signings to his squad and said he has challenged striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to start adding immediately to his stunning return of two goals this season.

Villa manager Unai Emery made his signing a day before attempting to move level on points with Manchester City, paying Borussia Dortmund £19 million plus £2.5m in add-ons for the Netherlands winger. Doniel Malen.

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— Everton (@Everton) January 15, 2025

Everton Lineup vs Aston Villa

Moyes made six improvements from Everton’s 2-0 FA Cup win at home to third-tier Peterborough United, including the return of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

On-loan Chelsea forward Armando Broja will not play again for Everton with a knee injury, while three-goal joint-top scorer Dwight McNeill is also out with a more minor knee problem. Midfielder Tim Irogbunam is expected to be out at least until the end of the month with a foot injury.

Everton starting XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkovsky, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Mangala, Guye, Doucour, Harrison, Ndia, Calvert-Levine

Subs: Virginia, Begovic, Patterson, Keane, Beto, O’Brien, Lindstrom, Armstrong, Sheriff

Aston Villa Lineup vs Everton

Villa make four of their changes 2-1 home win against West Ham in the FA Cup: Emiliano Martinez is back in goal, while Amado Onana – signed from Everton before the start of the season – comes in alongside Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey.

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– Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 15, 2025

Pau Torres is out with a foot problem, while fellow defender Diego Carlos is also injured and midfielder Ross Barkley, who spent the first eight years of his career at Everton, has a calf problem.

Forward John Duran returns to the bench after a three-match suspension Ollie Watkins Started as Villa’s out-and-out striker.

Aston Villa Starting XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Onana, Kamara, Ramsey, Tielemans, Rodgers, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Gauci, Nedeljkovic, Bogarde, Matsen, Bailey, Buendia, Jimoh-Aloba, Duran