Everton expect to be without full-back Tony Hibbert for a month following the thigh strain he picked up in the weekend win over West Brom.

TIMING is everything, as the old adage goes, and Louis Saha’s might just provide Everton with the firepower to fuel their pursuit of a trip to Wembley and a top-five league finish.

Everton’s injury problems show no signs of abating with Louis Saha unlikely to feature at home to West Brom in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Everton striker Louis Saha could earn a place on the bench for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Newcastle.

Everton striker Victor Anichebe returned to the side for the first time since his training ground bust-up with boss David Moyes earlier this month in today’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Aston Villa.

Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini is out of Everton’s home FA Cup fifth round tie with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Everton’s on-loan striker Jo is cup tied for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round home clash with Aston Villa, having been used as a late substitute by Manchester City in their third-round defeat by Nottingham Forest.

JO is not the first player to become bewildered by life at Manchester City, but few can have marked their escape with such obvious glee.

On-loan striker Jo is set for his Everton debut at home to Bolton tomorrow after his deadline day move from Manchester City.

Forward Victor Anichebe was not in Everton’s squad to face Merseyside neighbours Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Goodison Park.

Everton manager David Moyes may be tempted to name an unchanged side for the FA Cup replay against Liverpool at Goodison Park tomorrow.

Everton could be without key midfielders Tim Cahill and Marouane Fellaini for tomorrow evening’s Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez named a strong side for the 210th Merseyside derby against Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Anfield today.

Defender Joseph Yobo could return to Everton’s squad for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against local rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

Everton defender Joseph Yobo could come into contention for the derby match against Liverpool on Monday.

IN his more private moments, David Moyes might allow himself a wry smile at the pundits slavering over Aston Villa’s attempt to break the Premier League’s established elite.

Everton midfielder Segundo Castillo comes into contention for the Premier League match against Hull following a hamstring injury.

Everton manager David Moyes could ask Tim Cahill to continue his stint up front in his side’s FA Cup third round clash at Macclesfield tomorrow.

THE curse of the caretaker strikes again.

Victor Anichebe is expected to ease Everton’s striking problems by returning to the starting line-up for his side’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at Goodison Park.

Everton manager David Moyes’ hopes of his side continuing their excellent away form today suffered a double blow with both Joseph Yobo and Leon Osman ruled out against Middlesbrough through injury.

Everton have a nervous wait to see if Leon Osman and Joseph Yobo will be fit for the St Stephen's Day visit to Middlesbrough.

Everton strikers Victor Anichebe and Louis Saha will both undergo fitness tests this weekend ahead of Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Goodison Park.

IF Premier League midfielders can generally be divided into work-horses and show ponies, there is little doubt to which category Tim Cahill belongs.

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Everton boss David Moyes has virtually a fully-fit squad for only the second time this season as he prepares for the UEFA Cup last-32 second leg against Norwegian champions Brann Bergen at Goodison Park tomorrow.

Everton boss David Moyes has recalled Ayegbeni Yakubu to his squad for the UEFA Cup tie away to Brann after his fine and banishment from the side that beat Reading on Saturday.

PHIL JAGIELKA played everywhere for Sheffield United.

ROBBIE KEANE wasted a golden opportunity to extend his impressive goalscoring burst at Goodison Park last night, but the Republic of Ireland striker will not have been too downhearted as he helped Tottenham to a heard-earned point against a team which increasingly looks as though it could be competing in the Champions League next season.

Everton defenders Tony Hibbert and Nuno Valente are doubtful for Sunday’s Premier League clash at home to Middlesbrough after picking up injuries in midweek.

DAVID MOYES believes that managers who spend, spend, spend on new players can give themselves too many decisions to make.

Everton will be without three key players when they open their season at home to Wigan in the Barclays Premier League.

Andrew Johnson will almost certainly miss the final game of Everton’s Barclays Premiership season at Chelsea.

Goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to return as Everton are likely to make only one change for their final home match of the season against Portsmouth.

Everton striker Andrew Johnson seems almost certain to be out of tomorrow’s lunch-time clash at home to Manchester United.

James Beattie returns to Everton’s front line today in the absence of both teenage strikers Victor Anichebe and James Vaughan in the only change from the side that drew at Bolton last week.

Everton boss David Moyes seems unlikely to change his side for Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, following the impressive victory last time out against Arsenal.

Leon Osman is available for Everton tomorrow against Tottenham at Goodison Park after suspension.

Everton have Europe in their sights after this revenge win at Goodison Park.

Everton will be without Leon Osman at home to Blackburn after the Wigan-born midfielder picked up a fifth booking against Liverpool last weekend.

Wigan midfielder Lee McCulloch retains his place in the starting line-up for today’s clash with Everton at the JJB Stadium despite handing in a transfer request on Friday.

Mikel Arteta returns to the Everton squad on Sunday at Wigan after completing a one- match ban following five bookings.

EVERTON boss David Moyes described the own goal his side conceded against Reading as “a shabby goal” and insisted that Ibrahima Sonko could have been sent off in the first-half of the 1-1 draw.

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