Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has hailed the job David Moyes is doing at Everton and admitted his concern ahead of the historic first-ever Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Blues kept their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive after twice fighting back to draw 2-2 at Brentford on Saturday through goals from in the in-form Beto and impressive summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The result ensured that Everton, who were mired in relegation trouble when Moyes returned to the club in January of last year, remained locked on points with fellow European hopefuls Brentford.
However the draw ensured the Blues missed the chance to move level on points with neighbours Liverpool, who then strengthened their grip on and the fifth and final Champions League spot with a 2-0 home win over Fulham later in the evening.
That win was the defending champions' first in the Premier League since February and ensures they head into Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final decider at home to holders Paris Saint-Germain, who lead 2-0 from the first leg, with morale restored.
But Murphy, who made 249 appearances for the Reds during his playing career, scoring 44 goals and assisting 41 more, is still worried about next Sunday's derby at the Blues' new waterfront home.
Analysing the draw with Brentford on Match of the Day, the ex-England international midfielder said: "That resilience is key, matched with the quality they have higher up the pitch.
“You think of Dewsbury-Hall with his contribution, (Iliman) Ndiaye, even Beto is starting to score now.
“They are more of a threat; they’ve got more quality. He’s (Moyes) has done a wonderful job.
“Nobody gave Everton a chance of Europe, nobody. Unfortunately, it’s the derby next week, I’m a bit worried about that.”
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