"We put up a good fight, but just couldn't seal the deal," Moyes said post-match. "The newcomers didn't make the impact we needed when we needed it. There's a touch of disappointment, but overall, the lads have been fantastic, and I can't complain."

"We're disappointed to lose against Man City," he added. "It says a lot about our performance today. We played well for 60 minutes, and I thought we held our own."

Everton Shining Despite the Loss

Reflecting on the team's form since his return, Moyes told Evertontv: "The positives are that we're in a strong position, so we can't get too down about one result. Most people would have expected a loss against Man City, but the team's confidence, the results we've had - whether at home or away - have given everyone hope that we could pull off an upset."

"We've drawn against Liverpool here, against Arsenal. So, we felt we had a good chance today, and I thought we did for long periods in the game."