Moyes hoping for City lapse

Everton manager David Moyes is hoping to catch Premier League leaders Manchester City off-guard at Goodison Park on Wednesday morning.

City have been struggling for consistency of late, and Moyes is hoping his side can take advantage of their current blip.

"I think all sides will go through periods of difficulty during a season and Man City are probably just in a bit of that at the moment," Moyes said.

"They have lost a couple of boys to the African Nations Cup and there have been a couple of disciplinary things which they see haven't gone their way. It can sometimes just upset the rhythm at the club."

"Let's hope it is upset because we are going to have to hopefully catch them on an off night and us play very well."

"Over the years we have always had quite a good record against Manchester City."

Moyes was also full of praise for the improvements that City manager Roberto Mancini has made to his side.

"The difference is they have improved, and they have improved from last season, you can see that from their league position" Moyes said.

"Their players have got better, there is more belief, more understanding playing alongside each other."

"We are coming up against a far better, far greater Manchester City side than even we played last year."