In the heated atmosphere preceding the anticipated Merseyside derby, Scottish coach David Moyes sent a direct message to his Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot, urging him to stop complaining about refereeing decisions.

The anticipated match between Everton and Liverpool will be held for the first time at Hill Dickinson Stadium, amidst a close point gap that heightens the intensity of the encounter.

Despite praising Slot's coaching abilities and describing him as a "great coach," Moyes did not hide his displeasure with the Liverpool manager's comments about refereeing, asserting that "any manager in the history of the Premier League would say that Liverpool is the team that benefits the most from refereeing decisions, especially at home."

He added that what Liverpool is complaining about now, Everton has suffered from for many years.

The match holds great importance for both teams, as Liverpool seeks to secure a spot in the Champions League, while Everton aspires to return to the continental stage and could leap to sixth place if they win.

The competition is not limited to points alone; it extends to proving dominance in one of the fiercest derbies in the English Premier League.

In concluding his remarks, Moyes demonstrated a great deal of realism regarding the pressures faced by coaches, noting that success in the previous season does not guarantee continuity, referring to Slot who won the title last season.

He also emphasized that exaggerated expectations might be unreasonable, affirming that football always puts a coach under scrutiny every season.