Moyes concedes Everton must 'add quality' after Villa defeat

David Moyes acknowledged the need to "add quality and find a way of getting results" after his second Everton spell began with defeat by Aston Villa.

Ollie Watkins scored the only goal at Goodison Park, where Moyes was unable to start with a win after replacing Sean Dyche in the dugout earlier this week.

The Toffees remain 16th in the Premier League table and just one point clear of the relegation zone, having failed to score for the ninth time in their last 11 league games.

Their lack of confidence in front of goal was epitomised when Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired a golden opportunity over from close range in stoppage time.

Moyes knows he cannot change Everton's fortunes overnight, and highlighted the need to strengthen during the transfer window.

"You can definitely see over the years that the financial situation has played its part on the pitch and that's the outcome. All the supporters are aware of that," he told BBC Match of the Day.

"There was very little in the game, they had a couple of chances which we were fortunate with. We needed better control of the game, a better level of possession.

"We didn't deliver at set-pieces, and we had six or seven corners and a good chance at the end. The game was really tight, just a slight lapse allowed them to score.

"Obviously, it's been a bit of a whirlwind. Sean Dyche left a group of players that have great character and a great attitude. I'm really pleased to take over that.

"What I need to do is add quality and find a way of getting results, but you can't change the whole thing around straight away.

"I think it's really important if we can add some of that quality and give the players a little lift as well."

Meanwhile, Villa ended a run of five straight away league defeats, while moving within three points of the Champions League places.

"Away, we were in a bad spell, and had to break it. To get three points is very difficult, and we're very happy," Unai Emery said.

"We played 90 minutes and competed very well. We had some clear chances in the first half, and we tried to push and take even more control in the second. We couldn't, but we scored. The victory is very important."

"It's a big win. We knew beforehand we had to win and get through this drought away from home," Morgan Rogers told Premier League Productions. 

"It's such a tough place to come, and we were scrapping in the second half, but those wins are sweeter than the ones where you win comfortably. We had to be strong and resolute, and we were outstanding defensively."