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Moyes welcomes back Dewsbury-Hall as he prepares for City clash without Grealish

Everton face Man City on Saturday
Everton face Man City on SaturdayČTK / AP / James Baylis

Everton boss David Moyes has spoken to the press as he prepares to face Manchester City this weekend.

Everton will be without City loanee and star man Jack Grealish, who is not eligible to face his parent club this weekend. Everton have won six of their last 10 Premier League games but are winless in their last 14 top-flight visits to City. 

Dewsbury-Hall returns

Moyes firstly on opened up on Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall returning after his suspension which the club protested before the international break. 

"He's back after a ridiculous two bookings got him suspended. Thankfully we had a great win against Crystal Palace without him, but we will have him back in amongst it that's for sure."

Some positive fitness news

He also gave some fitness news for his squad which included a number of positive updates. 

"We have Jarrad Branthwaite back on the grass, Merlin Rohl back on the grass. Unfortunately, Nathan Patterson picked up an injury in the Under-21 game during the week. We have bits and pieces going on, but all the clubs will be the same." 

Moyes pleased with Pickford's new deal

Jordan Pickford signed a new deal this week as he committed his future to the club once more, extending his stay until 2029. Moyes says he is delighted with the news as he tied down the England No.1. 

"Really pleased. Good news, we got Tarkowkski signed as well. Jarrad Branthwaite too in the summer.

"They've been three players that have made a big difference to the team, especially since I've came in. They've done a great job, so really pleased to get Pickford tied up as well." 

Could Grealish be an insider?

Finally, Moyes refuted any suggestions that he might have been asking Grealish about insider knowledge on City which could lead to three points.

"No, it’s not the way I work. I’m not that interested in going to the players and asking them.

"I just don’t like the thought of going and trying to get secrets of anyone. So, no, I don’t do that."

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