AliousDavid Moyes shared an interesting insight with Gary Lineker on *Match of the Day* following Everton’s crucial 1-0 win over Brighton on 25 January.
The Toffees claimed all three points at the Amex Stadium after Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty from a controversial Joel Veltman handball. This victory came less than a week after Everton’s thrilling 3-2 win against Tottenham at Goodison Park.
Speaking to Lineker after the match, Moyes revealed he had been informed that this marked the club’s first back-to-back wins of the season, five months into the campaign. “I’m getting told that it’s the first back-to-back wins this season,” Moyes said. “So for us to put that in place for the supporters, Everton has always been incredibly special to me.”
### Moyes Breaks Everton’s Back-to-Back Drought Against Brighton
This milestone highlights just how challenging Sean Dyche’s tenure was earlier in the season, as his side failed to string together two consecutive wins between August and January. While Dyche may not have entirely deserved his dismissal, Moyes has managed to achieve what his predecessor couldn’t, securing back-to-back victories in just three games.
The 3-2 triumph over Spurs was a standout performance, with Everton showing attacking flair and grit despite conceding two second-half goals. The Brighton match, however, was a more defensive display, with Moyes’ side working hard to nullify the Seagulls’ relentless pressure, especially in the second half. Everton’s defensive resilience and ability to keep Brighton’s potent attack at bay proved to be the difference.
For Everton fans, this achievement represents a much-needed turning point in a season filled with ups and downs. Moyes’ arrival has already made a noticeable impact, and the Scotsman will be eager to build on this positive momentum as the campaign progresses.
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