"'I think it's about having a realism on where the two clubs are. I need to try and shorten the gulf between them,' he told reporters during his pre-match press conference. 'At the moment, Liverpool are champions and probably favourites for the Champions League. And we are Everton, who have just come out of three or four difficult seasons, so trying to bridge that gap is quite difficult to do.'"
"'You have to earn the right [to spend]. You have to win and be in the big competitions to make the money. I found at West Ham, three years in Europe allowed us to spend money, so from that point of view, I think Liverpool are entitled to [spend].' 'I heard Arne [Slot] defending himself about that he has brought in a lot, and he certainly has done.'"
"Liverpool may be perfect this season, but they required a stoppage-time penalty from Mohamed Salah to beat newly promoted Burnley last time out. Seven of their nine Premier League goals have been scored in the second half of games, with five of those seven coming in the final 10 minutes. Since the start of last season, the Reds have registered more goals in the final 10 minutes of games than any other side (19)."
David Moyes is focused on shortening the gulf between Everton and Liverpool ahead of the Merseyside derby at Anfield. Liverpool sit top of the table and seek a fifth straight win to start the campaign. The reigning champions spent over £400m in the transfer window, including a British-record £125m for Alexander Isak, a sum larger than Everton's entire window spend. Moyes highlights the need to earn the right to spend through success and European qualification, noting Liverpool's entitlement due to recent achievements. Liverpool have shown a pattern of scoring late goals, especially in the final 10 minutes.
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