Hughton was replaced by Alan Pardew this week despite leading his team to 11th place in the Barclays Premier League after promotion.

Moyes will take charge of his 401st game for Everton against Wigan tomorrow since joining in 2002.

He said: "Losing your job is a concern to all managers.

"But I don't think everyone has treated their managers the way Newcastle have done. Chris Hughton did a brilliant job and I defy anyone could have done better in the time he was in charge. He took them to promotion and put them in a good position in the league.

"If you look at Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger they have been given a good chance to stabilise, build the academies and get the young players through.

"They have set the foundations for the long-term future. People should look at those clubs under those managers and see how well they have done."

Moyes has been widely praised by the football community for his work at Goodison Park but he gives a modest assessment.

He said: "I am not sure how much I have achieved. I think I have done a steady job. I still have a lot to do.

"I will be satisfied if I think I can get the team to cup finals, maybe winning them or getting in Europe.

"I want to be winning things and challenging the big teams at the top. I still believe the best is yet to come and the good times are not that far away."

Moyes is looking for his team to build on the draw at Chelsea last week, thanks to a late equaliser from Jermaine Beckford, and get a much-needed home win.

Only two victories in eight games in front of their own supporters have left Everton looking anxiously over their shoulders

He said: "Our home form has been poor. We have not won enough games and not played well enough. We have lifted expectations so some of the players need to be able to handle that.

"It is an intimidating stadium, the crowd are terrific when they are in full flight, so we have to do better.

"We have not beaten West Brom, Wolves or Newcastle at home. If we don't start winning some games we could end up at the wrong end of the table.

"Wigan are a good team who have a decent style. Roberto Martinez is a young manager making his way in the Premier League. We will not be taking anyone lightly."

Beckford has struggled to adapt since leaving Leeds but Moyes added: "When you score against Chelsea you have scored against the champions, not just any team. So he will feel much better. There is a lot more to come from him."