David Moyes tells Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of crunch Merseyside derby

David Moyes tells Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of crunch Merseyside derbyEverton boss David Moyes has paid tribute to his opposite number Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool's first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium - but isn't having his ref moansCommentsSportJames Whaling Sports Editor09:52, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMoyes isn't having Slot's moans at referees(Image: Getty Images)Everton boss David Moyes has told Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.The two sides are separated by just five points going into the clash as Liverpool bid to finish in the top five to keep their place at Europe's top table.But the Toffees have designs on a return to to continental football themselves and could leap as high as sixth with a win depending on results elsewhere over the course of the weekend.Moyes paid tribute to his opposite number in the face of growing criticism following a meek title defence and an exit from the FA Cup and Champions League in the last week.READ MORE: Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms forgotten star's return as 'Mo Salah replacement' namedREAD MORE: Premier League star U-turns on Max Dowman vs Rio Ngumoha debate after facing wonderkidBut the Scot isn't having Slot's moans about referees. "He has done a brilliant job," Moyes said. "And I have got to say he is a really good coach – that is from a neutral point of view."But I’m not sure I’m having him saying they are getting bad decisions at Anfield because if you ask any Premier League manager over football history, they will tell you that if there is one club that gets all the decisions, it is Liverpool Football Club."So if they are finding a few bad things at the moment, well, we have had to put up with them for years, every time we go there. But as a coach, I think he’s a top coach."I actually think Liverpool supporters would agree...