Everton manager David Moyes says he is feeling proud ahead of his 700th Premier League game.
Now in his second spell as Everton manager, Moyes has also guided the likes of West Ham, Manchester United and Sunderland into England’s top flight during a successful career.
He will join an elite group of managers who have achieved the feat, along with Arsene Wenger (828 games with Arsenal) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810 games with Manchester United).
“It’s really incredible,” Moyes said. “When you start out I don’t think you ever think you’re going to be a Premier League manager, but to have 700 games behind me is a fair achievement.
“I am very pleased. There are two great coaches in front of me, Arsene and Alex. I don’t think I’ll make 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, take on Brighton’s Fabian Herscheler, the youngest at 31.
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The occasion marks a role reversal for Moyes, who was the Premier League’s youngest manager when he first took over at Everton in 2002.
At the time, the late Sir Bobby Robson, 30 years his senior, was the oldest player in the league.
“I remember Sir Bobby giving me some words of wisdom,” Moyes added. “It’s amazing how things have changed and I’ve been lucky enough to have opportunities at big clubs.”
Everton’s recent 3-2 win over Tottenham gave Moyes his first win 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 (McNeill) will probably need some surgery on his knee,” Moyes confirmed. “It’s a real blow because we need him back for set-pieces, deliveries and his game in general.”
