Everton boss David Moyes is quietly confident ahead of the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Anfield. He said: "We have not played well in the last few games against Liverpool as we have not reached the levels we should have, so we are now looking forward to this match.

"I am quite relaxed because I see how well the players are doing, how well they are performing. If they can go and show their potential, they have certainly nothing to fear.

"I want our supporters to see us perform well - the players are confident and playing well. They work hard together, that is always the way here, and there is a great spirit.

"But that spirit comes from winning on the pitch, pushing each other hard and demanding from each other. That is something they are achieving.

"The players are comfortable and enjoying their football. They are passing it well and creating chances. All those sort of things are giving us a great deal of belief we can reach the heights in games to come." Moyes, however, has pointed out how hard it is historically to compete on level playing field with Liverpool.

"It has always been difficult for Everton because there is a gulf between the clubs because of the financial situation," he added.

"In a lot of ways it is a little bit unrealistic. But nevertheless when the game gets started it is one team against another."