DAVID MOYES believes Leon Osman invoked memories of Everton legend Andy Gray with his brave matchwinner against Manchester City.

Despite being the smallest player on the pitch, Osman leapt above City defender Vincent Kompany to meet Phil Neville’s right-wing cross and glance home a brilliant header to secure a 2-1 home win on Saturday.

The midfielder received a blow to the head for his troubles that left him requiring lengthy treatment and sporting a nasty-looking lump near his temple as he later departed the stadium.

And Moyes was fulsome in his praise of Osman’s decisive intervention that extended Everton’s record to six wins in their last seven meetings against City.

“I always think Ossie’s got a chance because he is good in the air, but it reminded me a bit of Andy Gray getting across people, jumping well,” said the Everton manager.

“The big thing was he was brave, he came in and said he took one for the team there because he got a bang on the back of his head.

" The goal and type of goal reminded me of the old days.”