Newcastle United full-back Paul Dummett is close to full fitness but remains unavailable for this Matchweek.
Everton defender Leighton Baines is still out with a calf injury and Yannick Bolasie (knee) is not yet ready for a first-team return after playing for the first time in a year in PL2 on Monday.
Did you know?
Newcastle United have lost six of their last seven league matches against Everton (W1), including the last three. They have not lost four consecutively against them since a run of five in January 1920.
Rafael Benitez has never lost a PL home match against Everton, winning five and drawing two.
Wayne Rooney has been involved in 22 goals in his 22 PL appearances against Newcastle (14 goals, 8 assists) – more than against any other opponent in the competition.
In his last six PL appearances for Everton, Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored two goals, assisted two more and won two penalties.
What the managers say
Rafael Benitez: "We know our job. Everyone has an opinion. It’s not rocket science - we need players in some positions. If we can, fine, if not, we will have to work harder.”
See: Benitez expects change in tactics
Sam Allardyce: “St James’ Park is always a test for your players. The test is to nullify Newcastle’s attacking flair because it keeps the crowd quiet. The crowd at Newcastle, when the team is in full flow, spur the players on to good performances."
See: Allardyce on Newcastle and Bolasie
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Assistants: Stephen Child, Adrian Holmes
Fourth official: Andy Madley
