Moyes’ 'Biggest Game' Verdict For Goodison Finale

David Moyes has revealed he believes Everton’s upcoming final match at Goodison Park is the “biggest game of the season” for his side.

Sunday’s visit of Southampton will be the last fixture to be played at the Club’s famous stadium, ending a 133-year stay at the Grand Old Lady.

Pre-match activity and a post-match ceremony are planned to celebrate Goodison’s history, bringing together current players and Everton greats.

Ahead of what’s set to be an emotional affair, Moyes recognises the magnitude of the occasion – and is keen for his players to earn a victory in the farewell game.

“We've got to try and win at Goodison, that's the next job,” Moyes told evertontv.

“How can we show it? Not let the day take over because we have to win the football match, more importantly.

“But there's also other things there, as well, and we know we're going to leave Goodison after it and move on. It'll be a big day for us.

“[It’s the] biggest game of the season for the players.”

Everton will arrive into the weekend’s fixture in good spirits, having earned a comeback victory last time out – a 3-1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

In for the injured Jake O’Brien, Michael Keane recorded a first Premier League start since November – and he produced a stellar display, netting the Toffees’ second goal of the contest.

Full of praise for the Everton centre-back, Moyes – speaking after the game – said: “Michael Keane was terrific today. He played as a proper centre-half, scored a brilliant goal, which we've not been doing enough from set-pieces.

“We’ve been working lots on it, but the truth is we've not been able to deliver the ball well enough or get on the end of it.

“Keano scored a really good header, and I know it took a wee while to be deliberated but sometimes some of the decisions go for you. Maybe today some of them went a bit for us, but anyway, it was a really good goal by Keano.

“I was pleased. I was worried about today's game because we've had to go into it without Big Jake and without [James Tarkowski]. We had to bring Keano back in and [Ashley Young] in as well today.

“So, it was always a worry for me how this game was going to go. And with Fulham looking at Europe, I was thinking they were going to be fully at it.

“Great credit to the players. We didn't start the game well, we hung in in the first half a little bit, but we certainly improved in the second half, and they deserve a lot of credit for how they played in the second half.”

Everton Football Club, players, staff, former Blues and fans will come together following Sunday’s final home fixture of the season to celebrate the End of an Era at Goodison Park. For more information about how we will mark 133 years of the Grand Old Lady, click here.