David Moyes' Everton Return Marred by Aston Villa Defeat

Ollie Watkins' decisive goal highlights Everton's ongoing struggles in Moyes' first game back as manager.

David Moyes received a warm welcome from Everton fans as he returned to manage the club for the first time in over 11 years.
Everton suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins scoring the only goal after capitalizing on a defensive error.
The loss marks Everton's ninth goalless game in their last 11 Premier League matches, underscoring their attacking deficiencies.
Moyes acknowledged the urgent need for reinforcements in the January transfer window to address the team's lack of creativity and finishing quality.
Aston Villa ended their five-game away losing streak in the league, moving level on points with Manchester City and continuing their push toward Champions League contention.