Adam: Positive signs against a very good Villa side. Moyes seems to have given us a bit of confidence, especially in the first half, and added some much needed width to our game. We have too many players wanting time on the ball and need to find the net of course. I'm mildly optimistic for the rest of the season.

Senior figures at Villa see every window as an opportunity to augment the squad, but this month feels especially pressing

The Glaswegian – who replaced Sean Dyche on Saturday – suffered defeat to Unai Emery after a goal from Ollie Watkins in the 51st minute, a result which leaves Everton 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone with Ipswich Town still to play this week.