Everton manager David Moyes has backed midfielder Mikel Arteta to regain his best form.

Arteta has regularly been played out of position at Everton since his arrival from Real Sociedad, but Moyes has hinted that he could make a move back to the central midfield.

He said: "Mikel's performance at Tottenham was the Mikel Arteta we have all come to know - maybe he was really suited to the role we had him in.

"He arrived at the club as a central midfielder but he has become so effective in wide areas and been such a threat that we have used him there.

"His talent is unquestionable. I've no doubts the consistency will return. Mikel has been very good for us over the years and is trying to get back to the standards he's set."