Moyes on the optimism around the club and tribute to Villa

Everton boss David Moyes on the optimism around the club ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa Finch Farm, Liverpool, UK

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00:00It does seem to be a real symbol of optimism around the place as well.

00:02The talk amongst the fans this weekend is of making another statement against another side

00:07that was challenging last season up for the European spots as well,

00:10because obviously you've already been in Brighton over the season. How do you see it?

00:13Yeah, well, I guess you're talking about Aston Villa there.

00:16Well, I've got great respect for the manager and great respect for Aston Villa

00:19and what they've done in recent seasons. They've been amazing.

00:24And it's really difficult to explain until you're in Europe regular

00:27and you're playing Premier League games how difficult it is.

00:32And I think they've done it brilliantly well.

00:34I know they've not quite got to the levels they wanted to reach maybe in getting to the finals, etc.

00:39But certainly regarding the league position, they've done a brilliant job, Aston Villa.

00:43And, you know, they've signed well, they've bought a lot of really good players.

00:48So, look, it's a huge game for us.

00:50You know, one of the teams who everybody would expect to be up near and around the top.