Danny Murphy explains why David Moyes and Everton are partly to thank for Man City triumph

Danny Murphy has credited Everton boss David Moyes after being blown away by Iliman Ndiaye's Manchester Derby display.

Ndiaye made the move from Everton to Manchester City on Deadline Day in a £60million deal, potentially rising to £65m.

Everton fans felt they could have held out for more money for their star attacking player.

The Toffees' loss is very much City's gain already, with Ndiaye performing brilliantly in City's 1-0 win at fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

City played 70 minutes with 10 men at Old Trafford after Phil Foden was sent off, but Erling Haaland scored a contentious winner against the odds on the hour.

Ndiaye may not have been on the scoresheet himself, but he more than played his part in a famous win for his new club.

What Everton qualities did Iliman Ndiaye show at Old Trafford?

Everton players and fans still love Ndiaye, even if it was disappointing to see him depart earlier this month.

The Senegal international has yet to score or assist in three outings for the Citizens.

However, his display as a half-time substitute against Man United really was superb - particularly off the ball.

This is something that former Liverpool midfielder Murphy pointed out on Sunday night's Match of the Day.

"Great positioning there on the inside-right, squeezing in, making it narrow and then using the ball well," he said on a segment dedicated to Ndiaye.

"Everything good City did in the second half, he was involved in it. His tenacity, workrate, the defensive side."

A clip was then show of Ndiaye refusing to give up when trying to steal the ball off two United players.

He harried Kobbie Mainoo close to the touchline and succeeded in winning back the ball for his side.

"This is what I love about him," Murphy added. "He probably learned a lot of that under Moyes. You don't play in an Everton side unless you can do that."

Murphy definitely has a point. Ndiaye was expected to do exactly this at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as is the case for every other Everton player under Moyes.

If not for Ndiaye's second-half display, which is partly down to Moyes and Everton, City would not have come out on top.

When will Ndiaye make Hill Dickinson Stadium return?

Everton have made a good start to the season, even after losing key man Ndiaye and failing to adequately strengthen.

The 26-year-old is due to be back on Merseyside on 29 December when Everton host Man City.

The Toffees then make the trip to the Etihad Stadium for the reverse fixture on 3 March, though that is subject to change.

It remains to be seen what type of reception Ndiaye gets, but it is expected to be mainly positive.