Everton boss David Moyes has a growing injury crisis ahead of this visit by Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur side.
Centre-back Sylvain Distin and midfielder Dan Gosling both picked up hamstring injuries in midweek and both are rated very doubtful for this match.
Also unlikely to feature is fellow centre half Joseph Yobo, who also has a hamstring problem while Johnny Heitinga is suspended.
Everton may be forced to field a makeshift defence, with Tony Hibbert potentially being partnered by Jack Rodwell in the centre of defence.
Tottenham too have defensive injuries, with Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate both remaining on the sidelines.
Michael Dawson will partner Sebastien Bassong in the Spurs defence.
Niko Kranjcar will return after being cup tied for the midweek Carling Cup match against Manchester United, while Robbie Keane could make way for Peter Crouch to partner Jermain Defoe upfront.
KICK-OFF: SUNDAY DECEMBER 6th 16:00 GMT
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