Moyes is the man

MANCHESTER City manager Mark Hughes believes his Everton counterpart David Moyes has an “exceptional record” at Goodison Park.

The two men lock horns tomorrow at Eastlands with both looking for a consistent run of good results from their respective teams.

City go into the match on the back of a draw at Fulham while Everton are looking to recover following the home defeat by Aston Villa.

Moyes was stunned after Ashley Young’s late winner but Hughes said: “David has been at the club for a few years now and his Premier League record is exceptional.

“That is due to his ability as a manager. He has had difficult times but outstanding seasons as well.

“He is proven at this level and some of Everton’s results this season show they are in good shape.”

Hughes is quietly confident Robinho will recover in time to face Everton.

The former Real Madrid striker has missed the last two matches because of an ankle problem but is due to resume training.

Defender Nedum Onuoha could come into contention following a six–week absence because of a leg muscle injury.

Onuoha came through a run–out for the reserves in midweek unscathed and that was a boost for Hughes.

“I felt it important to give Nedum a game,” said the City boss. “He has missed a chunk of training and not had that many games.

“He got a good hour for the reserves and looked fine. That will help him. He is a good young player, who gives me options as he can play in a couple of positions.”

Micah Richards (ankle) and Javier Garrido (Achilles) are both doubtful for the game while Daniel Sturridge has a virus.

City may have have preferred to be playing Everton at Goodison Park.

Mid-table Everton have a tremendous away record yet, for some bizarre reason, are struggling on home soil. They have won only one of their eight Premier League matches and only Blackburn have an inferior record.

Incredibly, 16 of the 22 points accumulated have been on their travels — and only Liverpool and Chelsea have a better record on the road.