Ferguson's Everton return

Duncan Ferguson is available for Everton against Liverpool after completing a seven-match suspension, but manager David Moyes is unlikely to change his front partnership of James Beattie and James McFadden.

Portuguese full-back Nuno Valente missed last weekend’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa with a thigh injury and could return, although Gary Naysmith did well on his comeback from injury.