Everton manager David Moyes says he is feeling proud ahead of managing his 700th Premier League game.

Now in his second spell as Everton boss, Moyes has also led the likes of West Ham, Manchester United and Sunderland in England’s top flight during a successful career.

He joins Arsene Wenger (828 games with Arsenal) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810 games with Manchester United) in an elite group of managers to achieve the feat.

“It’s really incredible,” Moyes said. “When you start out, I don’t think you ever believe you’re going to be a Premier League manager, but to get 700 games behind me is a decent achievement.

“I am very happy. I have two great managers ahead of me in Arsene and Alex. I don’t think I’ll make their number, that’s for sure.”

This weekend’s Premier League clash between Everton and Brighton will see Moyes, the league’s oldest manager at 61, face Brighton’s Fabian Herzeler, who at 31 is the youngest.

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The occasion marks a reversal of roles for Moyes, who was the youngest manager in the Premier League when he took charge of Everton in 2002.

At the time, the late Sir Bobby Robson, 30 years his senior, was the oldest in the league.

“I remember Sir Bobby giving me some words of wisdom,” added Moyes. “It’s amazing how things have changed, and I’ve been lucky to get opportunities at great clubs.”

Everton’s recent 3-2 win over Tottenham gave Moyes his first win since his return to Goodison Park and moved the club four points clear of relegation.

However, midfielder Dwight McNeill is expected to undergo knee surgery, sidelining him after missing the last seven matches.

“He (McNeill) will probably have to have some surgery on his knee,” Moyes confirmed. “It’s a real blow because we need him for set-pieces, delivery and his general game.”