Defensive reshuffle for Toffees

Everton will be without the suspended Tony Hibbert for the home game with Manchester City after being sent off at Newcastle.

Also out is Gary Naysmith, who faces six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Alan Stubbs is still doubtful with a knee problem while Alessandro Pistone is recovering from an Achilles injury.

Boss David Moyes could switch Phil Neville to right-back and will include Nuno Valente on the left of defence, and that could open up a midfield spot for Simon Davies, who has not started a league game since the opening day of the season.

Provisional squad: Howard, Neville, Lescott, Yobo, Valente, Osman, Cahill, Carsley, Arteta, Davies, Johnson, Beattie, Wright, Weir, Van der Meyde, Anichebe, Hughes.