Everton boss Marco Silva admits he's spying the Premier League leadership this season.

Silva wants Everton to seize their opportunity to go top of the Premier League for the first time in 12 years when they visit Aston Villa on Friday.

"It would be good but we have to prove we are able to do that," he said.

"It is up to us to prove on the pitch we are able to get the three points.

"Afterwards we will see the result and if we get to the top. In our minds we just have to respect them and go there with desire and commitment to win."