Everton manager David Moyes says he feels proud ahead of officiating their 700th Premier League match.
Now in his second spell as Everton boss, Moyes has also led teams such as West Ham, Manchester United and Sunderland on England's top flight during a successful career.
He will join a host of elite managers to achieve this feat, alongside Arsene Wenger (828 appearances for Arsenal) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810 appearances for Manchester United).
“It's really unbelievable,” Moyes said. “When you start, I don't think you think you're going to become a Premier League manager, but to get 700 games behind me is a fair achievement.
“I'm very happy. There are two great managers in front of me in Arsene and Alex. I don't think I will make their numbers, that's for sure.”
This weekend's Premier League clash between Everton and Brighton will see Moyes, the league's oldest manager at 61, take on Brighton's Fabian Herzler, who is the youngest at 31.
David Moyes says Dwight McNeil will need to return to a specialist regarding his ongoing knee injury, and may require surgery. ▶ pic.twitter.com/e3jr0kkcns
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The occasion marks a reversal of roles for Moyes, who was the youngest manager in the Premier League when he first took charge of Everton in 2002.
At the time, the late Sir Bobby Robson, 30 years his senior, was the league's oldest.
“I remember Sir Bobby giving me some words of wisdom,” Moyes added. “It's amazing how things have changed, and I've been lucky to have opportunities at great clubs.”
Everton's recent 3-2 win over Tottenham gave Moyes his first win since returning to Goodson Park and moved the club four points clear of relegation.
However, midfielder Dwight McNeil is expected to undergo knee surgery, sidelining him after missing the last seven games.
“He (McNeil) will probably have to have some surgery on his knee,” Moyes confirmed. “It's a real blow because we need him to get back to his chops and delivery and his overall game.”