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 teams such as West Ham, Manchester United, and Sunderland in England’s top flight during a successful career.
He will join an elite group of managers to have achieved this feat, alongside Arsene Wenger (828 games with Arsenal) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810 games with Manchester United).
“It’s incredible really,” Moyes said. “When you start out, I don’t think you ever believe you will become a Premier League manager, but to get 700 games behind me is a fair achievement.
“I am very pleased. There’s two great managers ahead of me in Arsene and Alex. I don’t think I’ll be making their numbers, 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 Hurzeler, the youngest at 31.
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The occasion marks a reversal of roles for Moyes, who was the Premier League’s youngest manager when he first took charge of Everton in 2002.
At the time, the late Sir Bobby Robson, 30 years his senior, was the league’s oldest.
“I remember Sir Bobby giving me a few wise words,” Moyes added. “It’s amazing how things have changed, and I’ve been fortunate to have opportunities at great clubs.”
Everton’s recent 3-2 win over Tottenham gave Moyes his first victory since returning to Goodison Park and lifted the club four points clear of relegation.
However, midfielder Dwight McNeil is expected to undergo knee surgery, sidelining him after missing the last seven matches.
“He [McNeil] is probably going to have to have some surgery on his knee,” Moyes confirmed. “It is a real blow because we need him back for set-pieces, deliveries, and his general play.”
