David Moyes wants Everton FC to get FA Cup misery out of their system against Sunderland

27 January 2010 08:00
DAVID Moyes today challenged his Everton players to overcome their FA Cup misery by climbing further up the Premier League with victory over Sunderland.[LNB]The Toffees have had little time in training to prove that the disappointment of their 2-1 defeat by Birmingham City is out of their system.[LNB]But the Scot insists tonight is the perfect opportunity for the players to make amends for the poor first half performance which cost them during Saturday's 4th round tie.[LNB]He said: 'In training, we are not doing an awful lot because we're playing Saturday and Wednesday, so the only reaction they can show me and the supporters is on the field.[LNB]'In the main the boys here have been good. They know what they have to do, so I'm hoping for a good performance.'[LNB]But he revealed that Mikel Arteta, who made a surprise 15-minute cameo at the weekend, only has a 50-50 chance of being fit for the visit of Steve Bruce's struggling Sunderland.[LNB]The Spaniard made his comeback after almost a year out with a cruciate knee injury. But he sustained a minor groin strain in a practice game against Bury on Monday, and Moyes will take no risks as he attempts to coax him back to full fitness.[LNB]Philippe Senderos is likely to be on the bench against the Wearsiders, as could Victor Anichebe.[LNB]The Nigerian striker played in the same practise game as Arteta, and is nearing fitness.

Source: Liverpool_Echo