Everton captain Phil Neville has dismissed claims that manager Dave Moyes' contract talks have affected their form so far this season.

"I'd be lying if I said everything has been plain sailing since we finished fifth," Neville told evertonfc.com. "But they are things that should not really impact on us. I've heard suggestions that the manager's contract has had an effect but that is not true.

"I've not heard it mentioned in the dressing room once. The only thing the players are bothered about is getting good results for this club and we are all hurting that we haven't done that consistently yet.

"But, take it from me, we intend to change that this week."