Team news
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is unlikely to feature after suffering a thigh injury in training.
Nathan Patterson is nearing a return after six months out with a hamstring issue, while Armando Broja, Youssef Chermiti and Seamus Coleman are all long-term absentees.
Newcastle forward Alexander Isak remains out with a broken toe and is expected to return after the upcoming international break.
Nick Pope, Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are all likely to be available.
Match facts
Head-to-head
Everton have lost just three of their past 20 Premier League home clashes with Newcastle, winning 12 and drawing five.
However, the Magpies have won five of the past eight meetings home and away (D1, L2).
Everton
Everton have earned four points from their past two games, having lost each of their opening four top-flight fixtures.
The Toffees could register consecutive top-flight wins for the first time since April.
Including last term, Everton have won six of the past eight Premier League home games, losing the other two.
Everton have scored 46% of their Premier League goals from set pieces since Sean Dyche’s first game in February 2023 (30 of 66).
Dwight McNeil has contributed three goals and two assists in his last four Premier League appearances.
Newcastle United
Newcastle’s tally of 11 points from six games represents their best start to a Premier League season for 13 years.
The Magpies have lost just one of their eight fixtures in all competitions this term, winning four and drawing three.
However, that defeat came in their most recent top-flight away match – a 3-1 loss to Fulham in September.
Eddie Howe is set to take charge of his 300th Premier League match, becoming the 20th manager to reach that milestone.
Anthony Gordon has been involved in 13 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this year, scoring seven times and registering six assists.
Gordon is yet to score or assist against his former club Everton and has just one goal in his previous 15 appearances at Goodison Park.
