Toure back for Gunners

Defender Kolo Toure returns from a three-match domestic suspension for Arsenal’s trip to Everton on Sunday but full-backs Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) and Gael Clichy (hamstring) are still struggling for fitness.

Alexander Hleb (knee) is likely to feature and fit-again midfielder Tomas Rosicky should start. Theo Walcott needs surgery on his shoulder, but could be in the squad.

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has one more match of his ban to serve, while Thierry Henry (groin and stomach) and Robin van Persie (broken foot) are both long-term absentees.

Provisional Squad: Lehmann, Hoyte, Toure, Gallas, Djourou, Rosicky, Fabregas, Gilberto, Hleb, Baptista, Aliadiere, Almunia, Denilson, Diaby, Flamini, Senderos, Ljungberg, Walcott.