Moyes: We will have big struggle to finish in top ten

EVERTON manager David Moyes has deliberately lowered expectations this season by admitting his side could struggle to finish in the top 10 of the Barclays Premier League.

Financial restraints at Goodison Park have meant the Toffees boss has been unable to bring in any new players. But he has had to watch the clubs who finished below them last season make considerable investment.

“I think we are going to have a big struggle to finish in the top 10 this season,” said the Scot, who is preparing for a delayed start to the season against newcomers QPR after last weekend’s opener at Spurs was postponed because of the London riots.