Everton will be without midfielder Jack Rodwell, while Birmingham City are set to name an unchanged line-up.
Rodwell is the latest in a long line of injuries for Everton boss David Moyes and will be out for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury.
Also doubtful is Brazilian forward Jo, who has an ankle knock and flu. He could be replaced in the starting line-up by Yakubu.
Returning from suspension, however, is midfielder Tim Cahill, who is set to captain Everton against the in-form Birmingham City. Also in line for a start is midfielder Leon Osman, who is back from injury.
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish will keep faith with the players that have brought him four successive victories. Cameron Jerome and Christian Benitez will once again start in attack, with veteran Kevin Phillips on the bench.
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