Everton and Aston Villa shared the points on Saturday as Jack Grealish faced his boyhood club on Merseyside.
David Moyes has shocked plenty of doubters since he returned to the Toffees back in January, and has the Blues off to a fine start this season.
After securing back-to-back victories in the Premier League, Everton were forced to settle for just a point on Saturday.
The focus of the Everton side has been Jack Grealish following his Player of the Month triumph earlier in the week.
It has been a stunning start to the term for the 30-year-old, who has provided four assists from his opening four league appearances.
On Saturday, Grealish found himself coming up against his boyhood club once again.
The reception from some was made very clear from the first minute.
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The reaction Everton’s Jack Grealish got from some Aston Villa fans
Manchester City fans have been stunned by Grealish’s form having left the Etihad Stadium on loan for the season.
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Villa fans saw Grealish at his very best during his time at Villa Park, before he joined City.
Looking to make an impact for his new side, Sky Sports reporter Patrick Rowe shared the reaction from some of the traveling fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
“Faint boos from the away end as Grealish gets his first touch of the ball,” he said.
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Richarlison was not happy with Grealish winning the award of Player of the Month earlier in the week.
Despite a strong showing from the 30-year-old, Grealish was unable to find the final pass in the game against his former club.
Everton fans get their own back with Harvey Elliott
Another familiar face was on display when Aston Villa brought on their summer signing Harvey Elliott.
The Liverpool loanee was welcomed with a similar reaction to what Grealish received from the away end.
“Loud boos as former Liverpool midfielder Elliott steps onto the pitch,” said the Sky Sports reporter.
The Merseyside Derby is just a matter of days away now and the Blues will be sweating over a number of players’ fitness.
Jarrad Branthwaite is not expected to return for Everton to face Liverpool, but Everton will go into the game in strong form.