Stubbs doubtful for Bridge visit

Alan Stubbs picked up a groin injury in the 1-0 home defeat by Tottenham and is a doubt for Everton’s trip to face champions-elect Chelsea.

Boss David Moyes is also still missing midfielder Mikel Arteta, out with an ankle injury while he will not risk Nuno Valente, who has returned to training after a muscle injury.

Tony Hibbert, who missed the Spurs defeat with a minor injury is expected to be available. Andy van der Meyde is available again after completing a three-match suspension.

Provisional squad: Wright, Hibbert, Yobo, Stubbs, Weir, Naysmith, Carsley, Davies, Cahill, Kilbane, Osman, Beattie, McFadden, Ferguson, Turner, Van der Meyde, Ferrari.