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Expectations are high on Merseyside that David Moyes can lead Everton into the upper echelons of the FA Premier League. Moyes is one of the youngest managers in the top flight after taking over the reins from Walter Smith in March 2002. The highly-rated former Preston boss made an immediate impact at Goodison Park as, seconds into his opening game against Fulham, defender David Unsworth crashed home a shot from outside the box to help secure a 2-1 win over the Cottagers. The Toffees have an illustrious history and are approaching 50 years in the highest division of English football - the longest serving club in the top flight. They also possess a proud record of five FA Cup wins. Their victory over Manchester United in the 1995 final at Wembley sparked Everton's best season in the FA Premier League era - sixth under Joe Royle. The current Goodison Park squad boasts World Cup stars Niclas Alexandersson and Thomas Gravesen, while Marseille recruit Joseph Yobo and England goalkeeper Richard Wright are astute summer signings. Despite some mixed fortunes of late, Everton remain one of England's biggest clubs with a huge fan base, massive potential and a new stadium on the way.
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