Ollie Watkins’ second-half strike ensured David Moyes’ second stint in charge of Everton began with a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Following Sean Dyche’s departure, the Scotsman returned to Goodison Park this week – just under 12 years after his successful first spell came to an end with him leaving for Manchester United.

David Moyes was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager. He deserves to be carried into the new stadium in a Sedan Chair if he can keep this team in the Premier League.

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.

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of winger Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa for a fee in the region of £20m. Philogene, 22, has penned a four-and-a-half-year contract at Portman Road. He has made 11 Premier League appearances this season,

Aston Villa signed Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 21 million pounds ($25.6 million) on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Malen had 18 months of his contract remaining at Dortmund.