Cahill appeals but Moyes holds up his hands

Everton have lodged an appeal with the Football Association over midfielder Tim Cahill's red card against Liverpool on Saturday.

The Australia international was dismissed in the 80th minute of the 2-0 Merseyside derby defeat at Goodison Park for his lunging tackle on Xabi Alonso.

Referee Mike Riley showed Cahill a straight red card, a fact which allows the Toffees to appeal.

According to the club, a hearing will take place later this week at which they are allowed to submit written documentation.

Cahill is facing a three-match ban, starting this weekend against Newcastle, if his appeal is unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, manager David Moyes has admitted a Football Association charge of improper conduct.

The charge related to Moyes' reaction to a decision made by referee Alan Wiley during the Toffees' Premier League match against Stoke City on 14 September.

Moyes has requested a personal hearing, but no date has been set for this at present.

The Scot was angered by Wiley's decision not to award a penalty for what he felt was a handball by Stoke defender Leon Cort.