After more than a decade away, David Moyes is making a dramatic return to Everton, the club where he spent 12 years in charge.
It has been nearly 23 years since he succeeded Walter Smith as the Everton manager in March 2002, marking the beginning of a defining chapter in his career.
During his first stint, Moyes guided the Toffees to some of their best seasons in recent memory, including making the UEFA Champions League qualifying round in 2005 and the FA Cup final in 2009, losing 2-1 to Chelsea at Wembley.
Everton confirmed Moyes' return on Saturday, after the exit of Sean Dyche, with the club just one point above the relegation zone.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |
West Ham
WHU
|
20 | -15 | 23 |
| 15 |
Crystal Palace
CRY
|
20 | -7 | 21 |
| 16 |
Everton
EVE
|
19 | -10 | 17 |
| 17 |
Wolves
WOL
|
20 | -14 | 16 |
| 18 |
Ipswich
IPS
|
20 | -15 | 16 |
| 19 |
Leicester
LEI
|
20 | -21 | 14 |
| 20 |
Southampton
SOU
|
20 | -32 | 6 |
Third-most matches managed in Premier League history
Moyes is closing in on a significant milestone. He is just three matches away from becoming only the third manager in Premier League history to reach 700 matches in charge.
His landmark 700th match is set to be away to Brighton & Hove Albion on 25 January.
However, Moyes still has a long way to go before challenging the records of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
To overtake Ferguson and claim second place in the all-time rankings, he would need to extend his Premier League tenure for another 114 matches.
Most Premier League matches managed
| Manager | Matches managed |
| Arsene Wenger | 828 |
|---|---|
| Sir Alex Ferguson | 810 |
| David Moyes | 697 |
| Harry Redknapp | 641 |
| Sam Allardyce | 541 |
| Steve Bruce | 476 |
| Mark Hughes | 466 |
| Roy Hodgson | 416 |
| Jose Mourinho | 363 |
| Rafael Benitez | 359 |
| Martin O'Neill | 359 |
Ranks third for wins and points
Moyes sits third in Premier League history for both managerial wins and points, with 269 and 989 respectively. He is just 11 points away from reaching the 1,000-point milestone.
Three of Moyes' first four Premier League matches are at home, with Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City all visiting Goodison Park.
Most wins and points as manager
| Manager | Wins | Manager | Points |
| Sir Alex Ferguson | 528 | Sir Alex Ferguson | 1,752 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsene Wenger | 476 | Arsene Wenger | 1,627 |
| David Moyes | 269 | David Moyes | 989 |
| Harry Redknapp | 236 | Harry Redknapp | 875 |
| Pep Guardiola | 235 | Pep Guardiola | 750 |
| Jose Mourinho | 217 | Jose Mourinho | 735 |
| Jurgen Klopp | 209 | Jurgen Klopp | 705 |
| Sam Allardyce | 178 | Sam Allardyce | 680 |
| Rafael Benitez | 173 | Rafael Benitez | 605 |
| Mark Hughes | 158 | Mark Hughes | 601 |
Will he overtake Klopp?
With 173 Premier League victories at Everton, Moyes ranks fifth for the most wins by a manager with a single club. He is just 36 wins away from matching former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s total, while Ferguson holds the record with 528 wins.
Most matches won with a single club
| Manager | Club | Wins |
| Sir Alex Ferguson | Man Utd | 528 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsene Wenger | Arsenal | 476 |
| Pep Guardiola | Man City | 235 |
| Jurgen Klopp | Liverpool | 209 |
| David Moyes | Everton | 173 |
| Jose Mourinho | Chelsea | 140 |
| Rafael Benitez | Liverpool | 126 |
| Mikel Arteta | Arsenal | 114 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | Spurs | 113 |
| Gerard Houllier | Liverpool | 112 |
Moyes is also set to move within one season of Wenger’s record for the most seasons managed in the Premier League, with the Frenchman in charge of Arsenal for 22 seasons.
Most seasons managed in the Premier League
| Manager | Seasons |
| Arsene Wenger | 22 |
|---|---|
| Sir Alex Ferguson | 21 |
| David Moyes | 20 |
| Sam Allardyce | 18 |
| Harry Redknapp | 18 |
| Mark Hughes | 15 |
| Roy Hodgson | 14 |
| Steve Bruce | 14 |
| Jose Mourinho | 12 |
| Rafael Benitez | 11 |
Moyes’ overall Premier League record
Moyes has managed 697 Premier League matches across four clubs: Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland and West Ham United.
Over the course of his career, he has recorded 269 wins, 182 draws and 246 defeats, with his teams scoring 942 goals and conceding 914. His win percentage stands at 38.6 per cent
Meanwhile, Moyes' points-per-match (PPM) average is 1.42, placing him 27th in Premier League history among managers who have taken charge of 100 or more matches.
| Statistic | Total |
| Played | 697 |
|---|---|
| Won | 269 |
| Drawn | 182 |
| Lost | 246 |
| Goals for | 942 |
| Goals against | 914 |
| Win percentage | 38.6% |
| PPM | 1.42 |