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Everton boss Ronald Koeman given support from Farhad Moshiri

Everton manager Ronald Koeman during the Premier League match at Goodison Park against Burnley. Oct 1, 2017.
Image: Ronald Koeman has received backing from Everton's biggest investor Farhad Moshiri

Everton's major shareholder Farhad Moshiri has given underfire manager Ronald Koeman his support after Burnley's 1-0 victory at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Everton have just seven points from as many games in the 2017/18 season and the pressure is increasing on the Dutchman and his expensively assembled squad.

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Koeman says he understands the Everton fans' disappointment after the Toffees' poor start

"We're in a bad moment - but these are early days and Koeman has my total support," billionaire Moshiri told Sky Sports News presenter Jim White.

However, Koeman was still pleased by the spirit his side showed in the Clarets' reverse.

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Watch highlights of Everton's 1-0 home defeat by Burnley

"I have experience and if you win, your life and your day is different," he said. "If you lose, of course it is not nice if you have two weeks in an international break and get a defeat today, but that is life and you have to accept it.

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"But don't accept to sit back and wait. We will continue and I will try to do the best for my job. All the stuff and questions are not in my hands."

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