Moyes has galvanised Everton since his January reappointment, lifting the mood at the training ground and in the stands on matchdays

Everton manager David Moyes has described the controversial decision to overturn a late penalty for his side in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United as "surprising."

David Moyes has admitted he felt some trepidation about the prospect of relegation from the Premier League after his return to Goodison Park to manage Everton.

The incident occurred in second-half added time, with Harry Maguire initially penalised for fouling Ashley Young in the box.

Moyes has admitted he had to "fight" to overcome the disappointment of being sacked by Man United and says it is "very rare" to see them in the bottom half of the table.

Doucoure sat out Everton’s impressive 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last week, but is in contention to return to the starting lineup in a welcome boost for Moyes who, similar to Man United boss Ruben Amorim, is dealing with an injury crisis.

Everton thought they had a chance to claim a last-gasp victory against Manchester United from the penalty spot, only for a VAR overturn to deny David Moyes' team

Everton boss David Moyes singled out Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for praise after the entertaining draw at Goodison Park. United looked set to suffer their fourth defeat in five league games on Saturday afternoon as Everton raced into a two-goal lead.

Only Liverpool have picked more Premier League points than Everton since David Moyes returned in January, with the league table since his appointment making for remarkable reading. Sean Dyche was sacked shortly after the turn of the year as the Merseyside club lay 16th in the Premier League table.