Everton manager David Moyes says it will be "difficult" to go up against some of the players he has "close bonds" with when he faces former club West Ham. On Friday, the Scot was announced as manager of the month for February,

A source close to Moyes, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that the Scotsman was informed someone else would be stepping into the managerial berth at West Ham. Moyes put his phone down, mystified at the news that his six-month reign was coming to an abrupt end.

Everton dominate the overall head-to-head record, with 75 wins to West Ham’s 45, in addition to 32 draws, and Graham Potter’s charges will be desperate to help turn the stats in their favour with a positive result at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham United (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Everton look to head into the international break on an incredible run of form. Few could have predicted the Toffees hurtling out of a Premier League relegation battle as they hav