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Everton's James McCarthy will be suspended for Saturday's visit of Fulham.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder picked up his fifth booking of the campaign in the Blues'1-1 draw away to Arsenal lat Sunday.

Leon Osman is expected to replace the former Wigan Athletic man, while Leighton Baines is still thought to be around 10 days from fitness as he continues his recovery from a toe injury.

Manager Roberto Martinez is still without long-term absentees Arouna Kone and Darron Gibson, while Tony Hibbert is also missing with a knee problem.

Provisional squad: Howard, Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Oviedo, Barry, Osman, Mirallas, Pienaar, Barkley, Lukaku, Robles, Stones, Heitinga, Alcaraz, Naismith, Deulofeu, Jelavic.