Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton fans can roar us to Europa League victory over Benfica - David Moyes
David Moyes - Europa League 300[LNB]DAVID MOYES has called on the Everton fans to help fire his side past Benfica this evening.[LNB]The Lisbon giants sit top of Europa League Group I, ahead of the Blues on goal difference, and having beat Moyes' men 5-0 two weeks ago, the boss is rallying the home supporters to aid their revenge mission.[LNB]As much as Moyes was relishing the prospect of pitting his side against one of Europe's big guns once more, his mood will have been tempered by the news Mikel Arteta has suffered a set back in his recovery from a long-term knee injury.[LNB]The drubbing in the Estadio da Luz 14 days ago kick, as an injury crisis engulfed the club, started a run of three consecutive defeats for the Blues.[LNB]But a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday stopped the rot and has given Moyes the belief Everton have what it takes to reclaim top spot in their Europa League group.[LNB]Although the Everton manager believes victory this evening will go a long way to securing the Blues' passage to the knockout stages, previous results have shown him nothing is set in stone in Group I.[LNB]Moyes said: 'The first game (5-0) was a sighter for us, certainly we knew how good Benfica were, and how improved Benfica had been. But who knows if the last game will have any bearing on this game.
