The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa and, though they might not need a miracle to avoid Premier League relegation, the returning manager will at least have to find a way for them to score.

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.