But unlike his initial tenure, he could not begin his second with a victory, as Watkins struck to secure all three points for Villa early in the second half. The England international raced onto Morgan Rogers’ through-ball and netted to end a run of five successive away league defeats for Unai Emery’s side.

The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa and, though they might not need a miracle to avoid Premier League relegation, the returning manager will at least have to find a way for them to score.

David Moyes said he had witnessed the scale of the task he faces to keep Everton in the Premier League after a dismal 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.We have started the year winning at home,