Everton will be looking to bounce back from the shock 4-0 defeat against West Brom, but Newcastle are also desperate for the points following a disappoiting start to the season, especially bearing in mind they spent big in the summer.
Everton Team News:
Cahill has recovered from a groin injury and Nuno Valente is back following a hamstring problem.(from): Martyn, Hibbert, Weir, Yobo, Valente, Kilbane, Van der Meyde, Cahill, Arteta, Osman, Davies, McFadden, Bent, Beattie, Ferguson, Kroldrup, Wright.
Player to watch: Beattie
Time for him to put his injuries behind him and shoot us up the league.
Newcastle Team News:
Albert Luque is back to fitness having missed most of this season with a hamstring injury. Shearer could also feature following a hernia operation, although it would be more likely he’ll be eased back in as a sub. Owen has recovered from a groin strain. (from): Given, Harper, Ramage, Babayaro, Bramble Boumsong, Parker, Emre, N’Zogbia, Solano, Luque, Bowyer, Brittain, Clark, Faye, Shearer, Owen, Ameobi, Chopra.
Player to watch: Owen
He’s a natural. Why the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United overlooked him I’ll never know.
Match Facts & Stats
Everton can’t go below their lowly 18th spot in the league, but they could start to see a gap appear above them if they don’t start to pick up points.
Newcastle are 13th with 18 points. A win could see them rise into the top ten.
Last seasons corresponding fixture: Everton 2-0 Newcastle.
Ref Watch:
Howard Webb.
Match Prediction:
A home win against the odds. Everton 1-0 Newcastle.
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