David Moyes has demanded more from one of his star players as Everton prepare to host Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Everton manager David Moyes has called upon Jack Grealish to ‘come up with more goals’ ahead of Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United.

The Toffees host the Magpies at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the 5.30pm kick-off fresh from a memorable 1-0 win away at Manchester United - their first victory at Old Trafford since December 2013. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the only goal in a match that saw Idrissa Gana Gueye sent off for slapping his own teammate, Michael Keane. But thanks in no small part to some heroics from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Everton were able to hold out for the result.

Moyes calling for more from Jack Grealish

Grealish was brought off towards the end following a quiet performance by his own standards, failing to create a chance or attempt a shot.

However, Grealish has undoubtedly improved the Toffees in the final third, sitting joint-top in the Premier League for assists (4) and third for chances created (24) - with only Jeremy Doku (27) and Bruno Fernandes (31) outperforming him in the latter. Despite all that, the 39-time England international has scored just one goal since joining Everton on loan from Manchester City.

So, while Moyes is pleased with Grealish’s creative output, he’s calling on the winger to provide a bigger goal threat for a team that has netted just 13 times in the Premier League this season.

"I do [think he can reach another level]. I would be lying if I said I am completely happy. I want him to score more goals actually. I need him to come up with more goals,” Moyes said in his Friday press conference. "If he keeps doing the assists then it's OK but I think goals are still the bigger thing - more than assists. "We've been really pleased with him. He's made a big contribution to the team.

"He's probably played more games this year than he did in all of last year or even the last couple of years. He's done well. Physically he's coming on but we want to keep on top of him and keep him in the best condition."

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Gueye has been given a three-match ban after his dismissal for violent conduct in that aforementioned altercation with Keane - which had to be broken up by Pickford. Moyes has revealed Everton ‘immediately’ appealed the ban, but saw that rejected by the FA with no clear reason given. "We have appealed [against the red card] and our appeal was turned down," Everton manager Moyes said. "We haven't been given any reason why it was turned down, but we did appeal it - immediately."

As a result, Everton could find themselves very light in midfield, especially considering German midfielder Merlin Rohl is out after a hernia operation.

"Yes, we are,” Moyes responded when asked if Everton are feeling the pinch through the middle. "Merlin [Rohl] having an operation has made us light, so we are quite short but we have other people who can play in there - Charly Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil if we need to as well. "I think those players can do the job in there, if required. "Merlin probably isn't going to be back until the start of January and Idrissa's suspension [and forthcoming Afcon participation] leaves us pretty short in that area.”

Elsewhere, veteran defender and club captain Seamus Coleman is out with a minor hamstring injury, while fellow right-back Nathan Patterson is still not ready to return after picking up a knock. Key centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite won’t feature again until mid-January because of a hamstring injury.

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