Overview

• 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.