Sean Dyche is in a battle to avoid the sack at Everton after their takeover by The Friedkin Group, but who could replace him?

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Everton's new owners the Friedkin Group have taken a risk in their bid for Premier League survival by sacking Sean Dyche after five games with just one goal

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David Moyes is the frontrunner to return to Everton and replace Sean Dyche as manager, sources have told ESPN, with the 61-year-old the favoured candidate of the club's new owners to steer the team away from relegation danger.

Caretaker managers Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman succeeded where Sean Dyche so often failed as Everton not only scored but won with a 2-0 FA Cup victory over Peterborough a few hours after sacking the former Burnley boss.

David Moyes could return as Everton manager by the weekend after Sean Dyche sacked ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: David Moyes has held discussions with The Friedkin Group and could make a return as Everton manager as early as this weekend.

The reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic has now reported that the club's ownership is now targeting former manager David Moyes. Moyes initially joined the club as manager from