Everton manager David Moyes has told Liverpool boss Arne Slot to cease complaining about referees ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The two sides are separated by just five points, with Liverpool aiming for a top-five finish to secure Champions League football, while Everton could climb to sixth with a win.
Moyes praised Slot's coaching ability but dismissed his complaints about officiating, particularly after Liverpool had a penalty overturned in their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. 'I'm not sure I'm having him saying they are getting bad decisions at Anfield,' Moyes said. 'If you ask any Premier League manager over football history, they will tell you that if there is one club that gets all the decisions, it is Liverpool Football Club.'
The Everton boss added that Liverpool have benefited from favourable calls for years, and that current complaints are unwarranted. 'There are very few decisions that go against Liverpool at Anfield. Very few,' he said.
Moyes, who has received praise for his work since returning to Everton, remained grounded about the recognition. 'I'm getting a bit older. I have had all that,' he said. 'I could start next season with six defeats and you will be saying I'm rubbish!'
He also urged patience for Slot, who won the Premier League last season but has faced criticism after a lacklustre title defence and early cup exits. 'Arne Slot won the Premier League last year. He's probably got to make a few changes and take a bit of time if the players don't settle in straight away,' Moyes said.
