David Moyes set to achieve what Everton boss sas never done against Liverpool

David Moyes has been steering Everton to safety with remarkable composure, adding yet another achievement to his already impressive managerial resume. But there’s still one significant feat left for the Everton boss to conquer when he heads to Anfield for Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

Despite managing Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland, and West Ham, Moyes has never managed a victory at Anfield, having visited the ground 21 times with a record of seven draws and 14 losses. He is far from alone, though—Sir Bobby Robson also failed to win in 23 visits. However, as the 246th Merseyside derby approaches, Moyes and Everton are in excellent form, with the manager having revitalized their survival hopes since taking charge from Sean Dyche in January.

Moyes has orchestrated a nine-match unbeaten streak, the club's best since February 2017 under Ronald Koeman. This run has seen Everton rise 17 points clear of the relegation zone, a significant improvement from when Moyes took over with the team just a point above the drop zone.

Under his guidance, Everton’s attack has come alive, scoring 17 goals in his 10 league games, compared to just 15 in 19 matches under Dyche. He has firmly established himself as the club’s best manager since the early days of Howard Kendall’s first tenure, having led them to a fourth-place finish in 2005—their best since 1988—and to European competition on four occasions.

Moyes has also been instrumental in revitalizing certain players, with Beto, in particular, showing significant improvement, netting five goals in his last seven league appearances after previously scoring just four in his first 44 matches. The manager has also given Republic of Ireland centre-back Jake O'Brien a chance to shine, and the young defender has not disappointed, scoring twice in his last three appearances for the club.

Where Moyes has been more daring than his predecessor, Dyche, is in his squad selections. Dyche often preferred Ashley Young, a veteran right-back with Premier League experience, but Moyes, unafraid to take risks, gave O’Brien a chance after his impressive season with Lyon, which included a goal in the Coupe de France final. O’Brien, at 6ft 6ins, has added height and strength to Everton’s defense, while also becoming a bigger threat during set pieces.

Despite a mounting injury crisis, Moyes has continued to get results. Key players like Dwight McNeil, who had four goals and three assists before his knee injury in December, and Iliman Ndiaye, who has been sidelined since the last Merseyside derby at Goodison, have missed significant time. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton’s primary striker, has also been out since January with a hamstring injury. Still, the team keeps on scoring and winning under Moyes' stewardship.