Moyes defiant on top four

Everton manager David Moyes accepts tonight’s clash against Arsenal could be vital to their Champions League aspirations but does not believe defeat will necessarily end their top-four dreams.

The Toffees moved to within three points of fourth-placed Chelsea, who have a match in hand, and four of the Gunners, in third, after beating QPR 2-0 at the weekend.

For that reason the meeting at the Emirates Stadium, where Everton have a woeful record, has been billed as make or break for the Merseysiders.